Senior Electromechanical Technologist, Onsite Explosives

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 74,700 - 144,400; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking a Cleared Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist to support Explosives Component Manufacturing onsite. The role involves hands-on manufacturing, welding, and process development in a high‑security environment with a DOE Q clearance requirement.

You will contribute to yield improvement, corrective actions, and qualification of new equipment, while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in STEM field.
• Active DOE Q clearance to start.
• Hands-on experience in welding and explosive production processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal manufacturing activities including MQ deliverables and experimental work.
• Perform resistance welding, laser welding, cleaning, explosive powder pressing, explosive handling, soldering and other hands-on operations.
• Support or implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Be involved with new process/equipment development and qualification.
• Perform initial diagnostics on nonconformances, monitor area health, identify ways to increase yields and mistake proof processes.
• Seek out and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Implement new manufacturing technologies or equipment.

Skills

Resistance welding

Laser welding

Soldering

Powder pressing

Explosive technologies

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in STEM

Active DOE Q clearance

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking a Cleared Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist to support Explosives Component Manufacturing onsite. The role involves hands-on manufacturing, welding, and process development in a high‑security environment with a DOE Q clearance requirement.

You will contribute to yield improvement, corrective actions, and qualification of new equipment, while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.