What You Will Do
The Thermal Mechanical Processing Science Team in the Fabrication Manufacturing Science Group (Sigma-1) is seeking a research technologist to support a wide variety of metals forming and heat treating projects. Our Team works on metals forming and heat treating projects using rolling mills, hydraulic presses, and vacuum heat treating furnaces. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs. Our work is a key step in advancing manufacturing for difficult to process materials from a revolutionary idea to an understood production process.
For this position, you should be able to work effectively on both independent projects and as part of a team to assist on projects in metal forming including developing solid models and drawings using CAD. The role will include hands-on work including deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and heat treating of metals and alloys. Previous experience in one of the above areas is strongly desired but is not required. In this position you will help develop new procedures, processes, or specifications to perform work on a variety of tasks and projects and will be expected to work with a minimum amount of supervision. Common tasks for this job include:
Lead small projects under the supervision of senior technologists or engineers
Operate metal fabrication equipment including shears, vacuum heat treatment furnace systems, rolling mills, and hydraulic presses
Create solid models, engineering technical drawings and coordinate associated machining actives
Document your work and report the results to principal investigators on the Team
Develop and assemble mechanical systems, test assemblies, and experimental hardware
Perform routine maintenance of furnaces, vacuum systems, water lines, and hydraulic systems including maintaining supplies for the equipment in these areas
Hands-on work in a radiological controlled areas or with hazardous materials
This can be an entry level position for recent graduates, to provide hands on exposure to multiple projects and provide you with mentorship and project management experience, or can be a growth opportunity for established technicians seeking independence on small projects and additional responsibility while working on larger projects.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Hands on laboratory or shop experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety
Some experience with hands-on metal forming, heat treating, fabrication, finishing, or characterization technologies
Experience working with software or analysis packages that could include solid modeling programs (Creo, Soildworks, Catia, etc.), instrumentation and control software (PLC systems, LabView, etc,), or other process control and instrumentation packages
Demonstrated experience working independently and as a member of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc... or equivalents
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Extensive hands on experience with deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and/or heat treating of metals and alloys and/or other fabrication techniques, or characterization technologies.
Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or with common fabrication tools (waterjet, lathe, mill, welding, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, etc.)
Use of common programming languages (R, Python, C++, etc...)
Demonstrated experience designing and assembling mechanical hardware and applying engineering concepts to mechanical designs.
Comfort working in Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of multicomponent systems
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking, Domestic/Foreign Travel
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.
Note to Applicants:
When submitting your application electronically to this vacancy, please submit at a minimum 1) a cover letter and 2) a resumé that contains at the following information: education, major (if relevant), GPA, relevant work experience, professional references, relevant technical skills, and work areas of interest.
While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) for additional information.
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. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
