Mechanical Technologists/Sr. Mechanical Technologist

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and diverse perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$41.93 - 61.57 Hourly

$41.93 - $51.33 Hourly for 533.2 Level
$50.28 - $61.57 Hourly for 533.3 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for Mechanical Technologists/Sr. Mechanical Technologist to support the various operations of new and on-going experiments at LLNL’s Site 300 (in Tracy, CA) and Livermore Site. You will work under general supervision in a team environment. In addition, you will contribute to the team by providing operations, maintenance, design, fabrication, assembly support, and documentation. This position will be in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate, supporting operations within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) organization.

These positions will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

In this role you will:

• Provide intermediate level technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments at LLNL and other off-site locations.
• Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex mechanical components and systems, using work control process and procedure requirements while working under general supervision.
• Operate mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintain area controls, assist with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, test prior to experiment execution, and perform data recovery after experiment execution.
• Apply intermediate knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in solving mechanical problems while using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Provide operations, maintenance, design, fabrication, assembly support, and maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
• Perform facility related and technical functions such as maintenance, testing, upgrades to equipment control, and interlock systems checks.    
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 533.3 level

• Provide advanced level technical assembly and disassembly support of complex systems while working independently with minimal direction.
• Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble complex mechanical components and systems including planning and selecting materials, equipment, and methods, and setting priorities.
• Assist in developing test parameters, performing comprehensive troubleshooting, testing materials, components, or systems, identifying problems, interpreting standards, making recommendations, and providing input on solutions to complex problems.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and related technical experience.
• Intermediate level skills and experience with solving a variety of moderately complex technical problems in completion of work assignments.
• Experience with mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintaining area controls, assisting with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, testing prior to experiment execution, and performing data recovery after experiment execution.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, and drawings.
• Experience in mechanical fabrication and assembly, including intermediate level skills and knowledge of engineering hardware design and testing processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to work c