Senior Vacuum Systems Technologist

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Laboratory Vacuum Equipment Technologist / Sr. Technologist to support vacuum-processing applications, including vapor deposition and joining, within the MED Vacuum Processes Laboratory.

The role requires on-site presence, level-appropriate responsibilities, and collaboration with engineers and technicians to install, maintain, and upgrade vacuum systems, perform leak testing, and document maintenance and procedures.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.
• Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology, vacuum technology, manufacturing technology, welding technology, or related field.
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-vacuum systems.
• Knowledge of vacuum fundamentals and cleanliness practices.
• Experience with hand and power tools, precision measuring equipment, and fabrication equipment.
• Experience operating conventional machine-shop equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair vacuum systems and related hardware.
• Fabricate, machine, modify, and assemble mechanical components and high-vacuum hardware.
• Assemble/disassemble vacuum chambers and piping; maintain cleanliness and surfaces.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory systems.
• Assist with installation, testing, commissioning, and upgrades of vacuum systems.
• Perform helium leak detection and pump-down diagnostics to verify repairs.
• Create/modify fabrication drawings and CAD models.
• Read electrical schematics and engineering documentation.
• Support welding, brazing, and joining processes.
• Maintain equipment documentation and logs.
• Collaborate with engineers and technologists to support lab operations.
• Follow ES&H, security, and quality requirements.
• Handle radioactive/toxic materials safely as required.

Skills

Vacuum systems operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Fabrication & assembly

CAD (SolidWorks)

Reading drawings

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology/vacuum technology/manufacturing technology or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Machine-shop equipment

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Laboratory Vacuum Equipment Technologist / Sr. Technologist to support vacuum-processing applications, including vapor deposition and joining, within the MED Vacuum Processes Laboratory.

The role requires on-site presence, level-appropriate responsibilities, and collaboration with engineers and technicians to install, maintain, and upgrade vacuum systems, perform leak testing, and document maintenance and procedures.