R&D Lab Metrology Technician - Calibration & Data

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 64,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking an Early Career R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join the FASH Lab. You will calibrate and certify acceleration measurement equipment for NNSA standards and Sandia line organizations, performing vibration, shock, and static acceleration measurements.

This onsite role requires working with calibration systems, generating certificates and reports, and developing procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with customers.
• Experience working safely in a laboratory environment around mitigated hazards while following ES&H protocols.
• Computer skills commensurate with the duties listed above and including expertise in Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel spreadsheet generation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE - Q Clearance or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform vibration, mechanical shock, and static acceleration measurements and calibrations.
• Operate and maintain manual and computer-controlled calibration systems.
• Maintain measurement control charts and recommend improvements to resolve calibration issues and improve quality and efficiency.
• Generate calibration certificates and reports for customers.
• Develop and maintain computer-based and written procedures; collaborate with the project leader to implement improvements.
• Use metrology databases and data acquisition software to capture and analyze data.

Skills

Communication skills

Lab safety awareness

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Education

Associates degree (ABET accredited program in engineering technology)

Bachelor's degree in STEM with engineering coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Maximo

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking an Early Career R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join the FASH Lab. You will calibrate and certify acceleration measurement equipment for NNSA standards and Sandia line organizations, performing vibration, shock, and static acceleration measurements.

This onsite role requires working with calibration systems, generating certificates and reports, and developing procedures.