Design Drafter/Designer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has multiple openings for a Mechanical and/or Electro-Mechanical Design Drafter or Designer to support new and on-going experiments and facilities for various programs at LLNL’s Site 200. The role involves providing design and drafting support, including electronic and mechanical design, and drawing and data management of complex control/diagnostic systems and sub-systems. These positions are within the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence. Positions will be filled at either the Drafter/Designer or the higher-level Designer level based on assessed knowledge and experience.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting; or relevant degree containing significant science, mathematics, electronics, and engineering coursework with related experience; or Certificate in Engineering Technology, Mechanical or Electronic Drafting with related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Intermediate knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to drafting including knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard.
Ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
Intermediate understanding of function, fabrication, processes, and packaging of electronic systems and/or mechanical hardware.
Ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings specifications, and procedures.
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard and proficient use of CAD software.
Advanced understanding of electrical and mechanical design principles and ability to solve complex technical problems.
Advanced knowledge in PCB designs, electrical schematics, engineering hardware design, fabrication, assembly techniques, materials, testing processes, and manufacturing methods.

Nice To Haves

Experience using CAD, AutoCAD, and database management software.
Experience using PTC Windchill PDMLink design software.

Responsibilities

Provide general mechanical or electro-mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, engineering, scientific, and technical staff utilizing knowledge of CAD tools where design parameters and specifications have been established.
Perform basic calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas.
Process drawings and other technical information using database management software.
Maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
Provide graphics and related technical material in support of design reviews, procedures, and other documentation.
Review completed drawings and other documentation for adherence to LLNL drafting standards and specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide advanced mechanical or electro-mechanical design and drafting support where overall design parameters and specifications have been established.
Contribute to preliminary design concepts for hardware, componentry, and systems including making independent judgment and decisions.
Estimate scheduling and costs to determine effective methods in design, materials, and time to meet project deliverables and prepare and present technical material for design reviews, procedures, and other related documentation.