Engineering Technician V – Target Diagnostic Factory (NWS 00949)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

20d•$43 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services is hiring an Engineering Technician V to support Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility (NIF) in Livermore, California. The position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations Division and supports projects within the Light Matter and Fusion directorate. The employee will work in the Target Diagnostic Factory, carrying out precision assembly, disassembly, testing, installation, and removal of diagnostic hardware for NIF experiments. Day-to-day work takes place in the client’s environment, with direction from LLNL technical personnel; the position reports to the NIF Target Diagnostic Factory Supervisor. The work includes assembling components to precision specifications, performing alignments and quality inspections, installing complex diagnostic hardware, and installing or removing large optics weighing up to 70 pounds. The technician supports configuration, setup, and maintenance of mechanical and vacuum subsystems for shot operations in a large, secured facility. Other duties include recording data, uploading files to databases, identifying process improvements, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical assemblies. The role may involve hoisting and rigging large loads, working with hazardous materials in a radioactive environment, and working on or around X-ray sources. NIF operates 24/7, so flexibility for overtime, shifts, weekends, alternate schedules such as 4/10s, or 12-hour shifts may be required. Employees must complete required on-site training and obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance. A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required, and selected external applicants must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. U.S. citizenship is required for Q-level clearance; applicants with dual citizenship may be required to renounce their non-U.S. citizenship before clearance is processed or granted.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
An associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technologies, a combination of at least four years of education and experience, or previous military experience working on mechanical systems.
Ability to learn or a technical background using computer control and data acquisition systems or similar large systems.
Experience working in a team environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and skills, including precision assembly.
Ability to adapt to system changes, upgrades, and processes to complete experiments.
Attention to detail and ability to adhere to written procedures.
Ability to use a respirator, work in confined spaces and clean rooms, lift and push 50 pounds, use portable ladders with a 300-pound maximum weight limit, climb stairs, and work at various heights.
Communication skills to convey detailed procedures and discuss technical information with personnel.
Ability to complete required on-site training modules.
Ability to meet pre-employment requirements, including any required medical examination, drug screening, and background investigation.
Flexibility to work overtime, shifts, weekends, or alternate schedules such as 4/10s or 12-hour shifts, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience using complex computer control and data acquisition systems for remote control of opto-mechanical devices.
Experience working in a nuclear, military, or highly technical laboratory environment.
Demonstrated ability to work on complex optical, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Assemble precision components according to prints and drawings.
Provide mechanical support for the assembly, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of NIF mechanical systems in accordance with approved procedures.
Record data and present it to others for analysis.
Install, align, test, and document diagnostics in support of shot operations.
Read and interpret drawings, perform minor fabrication tasks, and assemble components with limited supervision.
Follow written, operational, and safety procedures while completing assignments.
Operate and maintain equipment through a graphical user interface.
Safely handle radiologically contaminated components; work may require respirator use.
Perform operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance on vacuum and X-ray systems.
Handle large equipment, including rigging and crane use.
Communicate and coordinate with scientists, technicians, designers, and engineers.
Identify process improvements and create or upload files to computer databases.