Engineering Technician V – Target Diagnostic Factory (NWS 00949)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services (NWS) is hiring an Engineering Technician V to support Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, California. The position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations Division and supports projects within the Light Matter and Fusion directorate, including the National Ignition Facility (NIF). The employee works at LLNL and performs day-to-day tasks under the direction of LLNL technical personnel while remaining an NWS employee. The role reports to the NIF Target Diagnostic Factory Supervisor. The technician performs precision assembly, disassembly, testing, installation, alignment, and removal of diagnostic hardware for NIF experiments. Work includes assembling parts to precision specifications; installing complex diagnostic hardware; handling large optics and equipment; inspecting work for quality; and recording, documenting, and uploading data and files. The technician supports configuration, setup, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical and vacuum subsystems for shot operations in a large, secure facility. The work may involve hazardous materials, radioactive contamination, X-ray sources, confined spaces, clean rooms, and respirator use. NIF operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role may require overtime, shift work, weekend work, alternate schedules such as four 10-hour days or 12-hour shifts, and completion of on-site training modules. A DOE Q-level security clearance is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and able to satisfy applicable pre-employment medical, drug-screening, and background-investigation requirements. A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technologies; alternatively, a combination of at least four years of education and experience, or prior 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.
Detail-oriented and able to adhere to written procedures.
Able 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 sufficient to convey detailed procedures and discuss technical information verbally with personnel.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for Q-level clearance.
Must be at least 18 years old and able to meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including any required physical examination, drug screening, and background investigation.
Able to complete required on-site training modules.
May be required to work overtime, shifts, weekends, and alternate schedules such as four 10-hour days or 12-hour shifts.

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 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.
Perform precision assembly and alignments of diagnostic hardware; install and remove large optics weighing up to 70 pounds.
Perform quality-assurance inspections and create and upload files to computer databases.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical assemblies and identify process improvements.
Support installation and commissioning of complex hardware, including configuration, setup, and maintenance of mechanical and vacuum subsystems.