Engineering Tech V - Optical Mechanical - Integrated Optics Modules (NWS 00899)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services (NWS) is seeking individuals to support national security within science, technology, and engineering fields as part of their supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. This position is located in the Laser Systems Engineering Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate and supports projects within the Light Matter and Fusion (LMF) directorate, which houses the world’s largest and most energetic laser facility ever built, the National Ignition Facility (NIF). The NIF is the most precise and reproducible laser and the largest optical instrument, with nearly 40,000 optics that precisely guide, reflect, amplify, and focus 192 laser beams onto a fusion target. The Laser Systems Engineering Operations Division has an opening for an Engineering Technician V Optical/Mechanical Technician to support mechanical assemblies. The successful candidate must be able to work in a low-level radiologically contaminated, clean room environment and handle large, high-value optics and optical assemblies. The position may require flexibility to work overtime, shifts, or weekends to accomplish goals, and may involve working alternate schedules such as 4/10s or 12-hour shifts. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules. The position is in Livermore, CA, and successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting the missions of their federal client, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

Requirements

A.S., or equivalent experience, in Optical or Mechanical technologies.
Experience with production technologies, including evaluating and testing processes.
Ability to perform work deliberately, carefully, and safely.
Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines to perform multiple tasks and communicate effectively with managers and customers.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record process parameters.
Experience with database, data manipulation skills, personal computers, and associated software.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines.
Must be a 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.

Responsibilities

Assemble, disassemble, and test mechanical subassemblies, tooling, and fixtures using hand tools, power tools, precision measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
Assist with equipment qualification, validation, and calibration activities as needed.
Handling of large (to 18” square, and up to 50 lbs.) valuable laser optics for the NIF using mechanical lift or 2-person lifting techniques.
Inspecting large optics.
Mounting optics into mechanical hardware frames.
Working in a class 100 cleanroom.
Using web-based data management systems to track work, record metrology data, and report problems.
Follow and adhere to written, operational, and safety procedures while completing job assignments.
Perform all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.
Work requirements may involve climbing ladders and stairs, lifting to 50 pounds, standing, or walking for significant periods of time.
Shipping and receiving optics and other materials.