R&D Laboratory Support Technologist - Calibration & Maintenance, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 63,800 - 123,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Strong medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to calibrate and maintain equipment, support lifecycle management, and provide instrumentation and data analysis support in Center 7500. The role involves on-site work with opportunities to troubleshoot PLCs and PC-based systems, including LabVIEW software.

Responsibilities include calibrations, data analysis, software reviews, and customer-facing technical support.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field; or 4 years of related experience.
• Experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and perform under pressure.
• Demonstrated safety practices and problem-solving in hands-on environments.
• Model Sandia’s core values in behavior.

Responsibilities

• Execute calibrations and maintenance on ovens, furnaces, temperature chambers, vacuum systems, welders, laser markers, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including PLC control systems and computer hardware.
• Run equipment, collect and analyze data, and provide actionable reports.
• Review, revise, and back up computer software, including Windows OS and PLC applications.
• Interface with Center customers to provide strong technical support and status updates.
• Manage high-volume, variable requests from equipment owners and lab residents.
• Work on-site; relocation to a Sandia facility is required.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Data collection & analysis

LabVIEW

PLC applications

Technical support

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing/engineering technology

Tools

Windows OS

PLC software applications

Job description

R&D Laboratory Support Technologist – Calibration & Maintenance, Onsite

We are seeking an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to support our Calibration & Maintenance Team. The individual will perform calibration and maintenance of equipment and supporting activities related to equipment lifecycle management, instrumentation support, process mechanics, computer and PLC applications, system testing, troubleshooting, and data collection and analysis in Center 7500.

Responsibilities

On any given day the technician may be called on to:

• Execute calibrations and maintenance on a variety of equipment such as ovens, furnaces, temperature chambers, vacuum systems, welders, laser markers, part‑cleaning systems, and production testers.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including PLC control systems, computer hardware, and related sub‑components.
• Run equipment, collect and analyze data, and provide actionable reports.
• Review, revise, and back up computer software, including Windows OS, LabVIEW, and various PLC application programs.
• Interface extensively with Center customers to provide strong technical support and communicate status updates.
• Manage high‑volume, variable requests from equipment owners, lab owners, and building residents.
• Work on‑site; relocation to a Sandia National Laboratories facility is required.

Salary Range

$63,800 – $123,400 (estimated; final salary determined by experience, qualifications, and geographic differential)

Qualifications We Require

• Associate’s degree in a technical field such as electronics, manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent (no degree + 4 years of experience).
• Experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize work, and work effectively under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated safety practices and critical‑thinking/problem‑solving skills in hands‑on work environments.
• Model Sandia’s core values in behavior.

Qualifications We Desire

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience with calibration of equipment to customer standards.
• Experience reviewing, revising, and backing up computer software including Windows OS and PLC software applications.
• Experience in equipment installation, utility requirements, facilities management, and construction management.
• Effective teamwork and customer‑service skills.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED) such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or other diagnostic equipment measuring body functions, employment at Sandia National Laboratories may require compliance with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

Position Information

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary one‑year term, renewable at Sandia’s discretion up to a maximum of seven years. LTE employees may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates and may be converted to regular career positions during the term if warranted by operational needs and job performance.

Benefits

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401 k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance. These benefits vary by job classification.