GTApprentice Electronic Fabrication - Onsite

Overview

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an Apprentice Electronic Fabrication Tradesperson.

• Plan, layout, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, test, calibrate and inspect a wide range of electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment utilizing engineering principles in support of a research and development, and/or complex production prototyping environment.
• Receive hands-on training in soldering, complex cabling and harnessing, Printed wiring assemblies, PWA, PCB, magnetics, electromechanical assembles, rack systems and tester fabrication, and display a high level of proficiency in all areas.
• As a condition of employment, Metals Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology, or Advanced Systems Technology in Electronics as provided by a Community College or equivalent, with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater or 4 years of hands-on relevant work history.
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts with resume when applying. Your application is not complete until a copy of your unofficial transcripts is uploaded with your resume into the job posting. You can only upload one document, so scan both documents (resume and transcripts) as one document.
• Responsibilities include consulting with requesters on circuitry, package design, and performance requirements as follows:
• Designing, developing, and preparing electromechanical layouts and drawings using CAD/CAM software and other computer tools
• Planning, scheduling and fabrication of special test equipment, wiring, harness and cables, cases and chassis, as well as performing complete mechanical, electrical and functional testing and analysis of completed units
• Working with all types of electronic test equipment to develop, setup, and perform qualification and evaluation tests on components and systems
• Consulting and collaborating with Management, other Tradespersons, Mentors and Trainers
• Collaborating with engineers and serving as a fabrication resource on design and manufacturability issues
• Utilizing a computerized database to maintain required records
• Performing work using industry standard safety practices. Requirements include completion of a State approved Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprenticeship Program with the apprenticeable occupation of Electronic Engineering Technician
• Obtain and maintain current required electronics fabrication process qualification to meet current as well as future business needs

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Good understanding of technical drawings, blueprints and electrical schematics
• Understanding of ISO Quality Systems Requirements and IPC-A610 acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• Experience working in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Hands-on electronics fabrication experience (3-5 years)

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

The Electronic Fabrication Department and team provide Sandia with manufacturing technology in fabrication and packaging of prototype electronic systems through capabilities including product design, fabrication, inspection, testing and installation. The department supports Sandia engineering by identifying and meeting customer requirements for the design to application of customized products using effective and efficient fabrication processes to produce high quality hardware in an agile, responsive environment.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.

• Challenging work with impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment…