R&D Engineer — Precision Inspection & Metrology

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 216,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental & vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks candidates for R&D Engineer 2 or 3 levels to support inspection engineering and manufacturing processes in Los Alamos, NM. The role includes developing CMM fixtures, metrology, and process improvements for high-value manufacturing.

The successful candidate will work with multiple organizations to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. A bachelor's in engineering plus relevant experience is required; higher level requires a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering and 4 years related experience; or a Master’s and 6 years.
  • DOE 426.2A and related nuclear facility requirements.
  • Experience with inspection processes, blueprints, and metrology.
  • Knowledge of industry standards (ASME/ASTM/ISO).

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support as process engineer for development and improve processes.
  • Develop and implement inspection processes and fixtures; improve yield.
  • Lead engineering activities with limited direction at R&D Engineer 3 level.
  • Ensure compliance with Conduct of Engineering, Operations, Quality and Safety programs.

Skills

CMMs
Laser interferometers
Optical measurement
Metrology
CMM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo
SolidWorks
Minitab
MATLAB
MS Office

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks candidates for R&D Engineer 2 or 3 levels to support inspection engineering and manufacturing processes in Los Alamos, NM. The role includes developing CMM fixtures, metrology, and process improvements for high-value manufacturing.

The successful candidate will work with multiple organizations to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. A bachelor's in engineering plus relevant experience is required; higher level requires a

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