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MechanicalEngineeringTechnicalAssociate-DirectedEnergyTechnologies
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“Mechanical Engineering Technical Associate - Directed Energy Technologies at LLNL. Skills: Mechanical systems, Prototype equipment, Testing operations, Facility readiness. Develop original solutions to complex technical problems. Determine appropriate work methods”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure reliable performance; Ensure sustained operational readiness
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem solving
U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U.S. citizenship, Full-time on-site presence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Secure and maintain U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U.S. citizenship, Bachelor's degree in mechanical technology, mechanical engineering technology, industrial technology, manufacturing technology, or equivalent, Advanced hands-on technical support for complex mechanical systems, Advanced knowledge in assembly techniques, Advanced knowledge in mechanical system troubleshooting, Advanced knowledge in testing operations, Advanced knowledge in technical documentation, Advanced knowledge in maintenance of complex systems, Experience participating in engineering testing operations, Experience analyzing testing results, Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, Experience working independently, Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Experience in a schedule-driven environment, Advanced written communication skills, Advanced verbal communication skills, Proven ability to present concepts and ideas clearly
Nice to Have
Knowledge of materials, equipment, or technologies associated with precision mechanical systems, Knowledge of facility and maintenance support, Knowledge of metrology, Knowledge of or willingness to learn FARO Arm and Laser tracker, Experience supporting research in a VTR for Directed Energy Technologies program, Experience supporting engineering in a VTR for Directed Energy Technologies program, Experience supporting facility management in a VTR for Directed Energy Technologies program, Experience working in a clean room environment, Experience with precision cleaned components and equipment, Quality Assurance documentation skills, Quality Check documentation skills, Familiarity with CAD, Familiarity with engineering drawings, Familiarity with configuration-controlled documentation
What You'll Do.
Develop original solutions to complex technical problems
Determine appropriate work methods
Establish priorities to meet programmatic requirements
Provide technical expertise for design
Provide technical expertise for assembly
Provide technical expertise for integration
Provide technical expertise for testing
Provide technical expertise for qualification
Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting
Provide technical expertise for documentation
Provide technical expertise for component-level metrology
Provide technical expertise for detailed survey
Support experimental equipment
Support research equipment
Support prototype equipment
Support complex mechanical systems
Lead facility operation activities
Lead facility maintenance activities
Own maintenance schedules
Develop maintenance procedures
Execute maintenance procedures
Ensure reliable performance
Ensure sustained operational readiness
Provide technical expertise for experimental activities
Provide technical expertise for research activities
Apply industrial metrology principles
Establish complex 3D coordinate systems
Interpret engineering drawings
Interpret GD&T requirements
Use specialized metrology software
Perform feature fitting
Perform statistical analysis
Perform virtual assembly
Evaluate deviation data against design models
Provide design of complex mechanical systems
Provide evaluation of complex mechanical systems
Provide review of complex mechanical systems
Provide fabrication of complex mechanical systems
Provide testing of complex mechanical systems
Provide assembly of complex mechanical systems
Provide maintenance of complex mechanical systems
Provide documentation of complex mechanical systems
Provide design of associated support equipment
Provide evaluation of associated support equipment
Provide review of associated support equipment
Provide fabrication of associated support equipment
Provide testing of associated support equipment
Provide assembly of associated support equipment
Provide maintenance of associated support equipment
Provide documentation of associated support equipment
Participate in meetings
Participate in design reviews
Provide solutions in design reviews
Gather feedback in design reviews
Document decisions in design reviews
Document action items in design reviews
Interface with other organizations
Provide technical guidance to technologists
Provide direction to technologists
Make frequent decisions using independent discretion
Make frequent decisions using independent judgment
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary team; Interface with other organizations
Communication Scope
Present concepts; Present ideas
Process & Methodology
Maintenance schedules, Maintenance procedures
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for a Mechanical Engineering Technical Associate. You will provide advanced technical support for the Directed Energy Technologies (DET) program and, as needed, broader NIF / Photon Science projects. You will support the design of experimental, research, and prototype equipment and components for mechanical systems and facility operations. Responsibilities include precision assembly of hardware and facility systems, component-level metrology, complex survey support, and ownership of facility operations and maintenance. This position includes hands-on technical work involving complex mechanical systems, prototype equipment, testing operations, and facility readiness. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. You will * Develop original solutions to complex technical problems, determining appropriate work methods and establishing priorities to meet programmatic requirements. * Provide innovative technical expertise for the design, assembly, integration, testing, qualification, troubleshooting, documentation, component-level metrology, and detailed survey of experimental, research, and prototype equipment and components for complex mechanical systems, based on specifications from engineers and scientists. * Lead facility operation and maintenanc
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