Mechanical Design Technologist (Engineering Technologist 2)
Engineering Technologist 2 ($94,500 - $154,600)
Responsibilities :
- Provide senior-level mechanical design support for the design, fabrication, and procurement of components needed for the operation and maintenance of systems associated with the LANSCE accelerator complex.
- Design a wide variety of accelerator equipment and systems, including vacuum chambers, magnets, electro-mechanical diagnostic devices, support and alignment structures, and associated equipment for the acceleration and transport of particle beams.
- Work in fabrication shops or in accelerator radiation areas to successfully perform aspects of the job.
- Provide archiving and data-management support for accelerator operations and new projects.
- Coordinate and liaise between LANL engineers and contract fabrication shops to produce finished machined parts.
- Lead all aspects of the design and drafting process, from sketches and layouts to three-dimensional models and production of mechanical drawings suitable for fabrication; check other designers' drawings, applying extensive GD&T knowledge. Many components must operate remotely in vacuum and are subject to harsh radiation environments.
- Advise engineers and mentor junior designers regarding design issues, dimensioning strategies, and GD&T practices.
Minimum Job Requirements :
Advanced mechanical design and drafting experience with creative and practical solutions to a variety of design problems.Proficiency with three-dimensional CAD programs such as SolidWorks or CREO.Advanced use of drafting practices per ASME Y14.5 and proven ability to incorporate GD&T concepts into working designs.Effective oral and written communication with scientists, engineers, machinists, and fabrication personnel.Experience mentoring and developing junior design personnel.Ability to check, correct, and provide constructive feedback on other designers' work.Experience with CNC manufacturing and inspection techniques and procedures.Having or obtaining a Q clearance (U.S. citizenship required).Desired Qualifications :
Experience taking customer design requirements through conceptual design to finished drawings and fabricated parts.Professional drafting and design experience in vacuum design, accelerator structures, RF-drive systems, water-cooling systems, beam-line layout, beam target design, and diagnostic device design.Expert knowledge of drafting practices using Global DRM, 11th Edition and ANSI / AWS A2.4-2012 or equivalent ASME / Military Standards.ASME Technologist Level and / or Senior Level Geometric Design and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) certification.Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Clearance : Q. This position will be cleared to this level. U.S. citizenship is required except in rare circumstances.
Location : Los Alamos, NM.
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