Robotics Technician

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a Robotics Technician to support the operation, programming, and maintenance of robotic systems and measurement equipment for laboratory experiments and standards development.

You will contribute to evaluating and enhancing robot capabilities in manufacturing and related applications, using CAD tools, 3D printing, and data analysis to drive technical progress.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-04 level in robotics and lab operations.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks to design parts, end-of-arm tooling, or fixtures.
• Experience programming or operating robotic systems.
• Experience operating FDM 3D printers and collecting/analyzing data using software.
• Bachelor's degree in physical science.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to evaluate and enhance robot capabilities in manufacturing and other applications.
• Advance operation, programming, and maintenance of robotic systems and measurement equipment.
• Support laboratory experiments and development of standards.

Skills

Robotics operation

Data analysis

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences

Tools

SolidWorks

3D Printing (FDM)

CAD/CAM software

Job description

NIST is seeking a Robotics Technician to conduct technical and operational support to evaluate and enhance robot capabilities in manufacturing and other applications. In this role, your work will advance the operation, programming, and maintenance of robotic systems and measurement equipment to support laboratory experiments and the development of standards.

Basic Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level (or ZT-I at NIST).

Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting robotics and laboratory operations, including

• using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks to design parts, end-of-arm tooling, or fixtures;
• programming or operating robotic systems
• operating fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers; and
• collecting, processing, and analyzing data using software

OR

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in an appropriate field of physical science.

OR

Combination of education and experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration