What You Will Do

The Mechanical Diagnostics Team in Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) group is seeking a motivated Engineered Systems Tec 3. Mechanical Diagnostics Team is responsible for maintaining, rebuilding, repairing and upgrading approximately 200 diagnostics devices that support the LANSCE accelerator diagnosing beam. The candidate will need to provide demonstrated experience troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing and rebuilding of mechanical and electrical system to support accelerator operations and a variety of projects. This position involves supporting LANSCE 24-hour, 7-day per week beam operation, which will involve work at odd hours (when required) and on-call duties. The successful candidate must be willing to work overtime occasionally and serve on call to support 24/7 accelerator operation and maintenance.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience in electro/mechanical assembly, mechanical fabrication, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.

• Familiarity with soldering techniques and operations.

• Familiarity with a variety of test equipment such as multi-meters, and AC/DC power supplies.

• Demonstrated skills using precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, etc.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as part of a team under both general and/or specific instruction.

• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to doing work safely and securely.

• Be capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

• Applied knowledge of principles of vacuum technology.

Education/Experience: Position require an Associates' Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Additional skills that would be considered beneficial to a candidate but not required are listed below:

• Experience working with intricate and detailed mechanical and electronic assemblies.

• Experience in the fabrication of mechanical parts working from sketches, formal drawings, or oral instructions.

• Certification in welding and brazing.

• Knowledge of various alignment techniques.

• Experience with LASER Tracker alignment equipment and software.

• Design, fabrication and/or maintenance of accelerator equipment.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Vision, Speech, and Hearing; reading vision, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, crawling, twisting the trunk or back, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, lifting 30+ pounds.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.

Work Environment

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid childbirth and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.