Engineering Technician IV/V – Robotics & Automation (NWS 00922)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services (NWS) is seeking individuals to support the Department of Energy's supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations. This role is for a Robotics & Automation Technologist within the Materials Engineering Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. The successful candidates will support cutting-edge research and development programs by designing, building, programming, and troubleshooting robotic and automated systems, working alongside Scientists, Engineers, and Technologists. NWS provides pay, benefits, and HR management, while the employee supports LLNL's missions.

Requirements

Associates degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Previous hands-on experience with robotics, automation, industrial controls, or research prototyping.
Experience with robotic systems, motion control, sensors, and machine vision technologies.
Knowledge of PLC programming, industrial networks, and control systems.
Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within research teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
US citizen, at least 18 years of age.
Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous systems, or mobile robotics.
Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System).
Experience with AI-enabled automation or computer vision applications.
CAD experience using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or similar software.
Experience supporting laboratory or research environments.
Knowledge of additive manufacturing, CNC equipment, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, assemble, program, and test robotic and automated systems.
Support research projects through prototype development, system integration, and experimental validation.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, controllers, PLCs and robotic equipment.
Develop and modify control software, automation scripts, and data acquisition systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate new technologies and improve system performance.
Conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and document findings.
Create technical drawings, wiring diagrams, procedures, and project documentation.
Assist in laboratory setup, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.