Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

National Security

EngineeringTechnicalAssociate

$125–204k Livermore, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Engineering Technical Associate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Skills: Electro-mechanical systems, Experimental support, Technical problem solving. Collaborate with scientists and engineers on experimental needs. Design electro-mechanical components and systems”

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Solve technical problems; Implement original solutions; Resolve issues

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. Citizenship, Ability to lift 50 lbs., Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment, Ability to perform moderate work effort while wearing respirators, Ability to periodically travel to Nuclear Security Enterprise sites, Full-time on-site presence required, Pre-employment drug test required, Restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas, Pre-placement medical examination may be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. Citizenship, BS degree in engineering technology and/or electro-optics technology, or equivalent combination of education and significant related experience, Experience making independent, fundamental decisions regarding a variety of complex technical problems, Significant experience providing advanced electro-mechanical design, fabrication, assembly, and system set-up in support of experiments and experimental campaigns, Significant experience in mechanical fabrication, assembly and engineering principles, Experience leading teams or other technical staff in the fabrication and assembly of complex systems, Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills, Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team environment, Experience with project and workforce effort planning, training, and providing technical direction to others, Ability to complete and maintain certifications as required by the position, Ability to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner, Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment, Ability to perform moderate work effort while wearing respirators, Ability to periodically travel to Nuclear Security Enterprise sites

Nice to Have

Experience working with classified materials and experimental equipment, Experience with advanced engineering design and fabrication methods, Experience in fulfilling Work Control process and procedure requirements, Experience working with PTC CREO & Enterprise Management tools, Ability to work independently with minimal direction, Extensive experience and highly advanced skills, knowledge and abilities in electro-mechanical system level builds with high precision and critical timelines, Highly advanced written, verbal, feedback and presentation communication skills, Ability to present regular formalized reporting and presentations to management and outside collaborators

What You'll Do.

Collaborate with scientists and engineers on experimental needs

Design electro-mechanical components and systems

Fabricate electro-mechanical components and systems

Assemble electro-mechanical components and systems

Disassemble electro-mechanical components and systems

Upgrade electro-mechanical components and systems

Retrofit electro-mechanical components and systems

Provide advanced level technical support

Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes

Develop test procedures

Develop troubleshooting procedures

Develop maintenance procedures

Develop operational procedures

Provide documentation input

Provide technical advice

Provide technical direction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with scientists and engineers; Work constructively in a multidisciplinary team environment; Provide technical direction to others

Communication Scope

Advanced written communication; Advanced verbal communication; Advanced presentation skills; Highly advanced written communication; Highly advanced verbal communication; Highly advanced feedback communication; Highly advanced presentation communication

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Workforce effort planning

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