GTApprentice - Electronics Fabrication, Onsite

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Full-Time

Regular

We are seeking an Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprentice

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Plan, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and provide quality assurance and testing of a wide range of electronic and electro‑mechanical components utilizing engineering principles in support of research and development for a complex production prototyping environment.
• You will receive hands on training in soldering, cables/harnesses, printed wire assemblies, magnetic components, chassis, and rack systems all leading to a high level of proficiency in all areas.
• As a condition of employment Metal Trades Council (MTC) represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Requirements for Acceptance into Electronic Fabrication Apprenticeship:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology 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 UNNOFFICIAL 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 please scan both documents (resume and transcripts) as one document.

Responsibilities include consulting requesters on design definition and performance requirements as follows:

• Designing and developing electromechanical drawings using CAD software and other computer tools.
• Planning, scheduling and fabrication cables/harnesses, chassis, and providing quality assurance and testing of completed units.
• Consult and team with Management, Mentors and other trainers.
• Collaborate with engineers as a fabrication resource on manufacturability issues.
• Perform work to industry safety standards. Perform work using IPC fabrication standards.
• Completion of a State approved Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprenticeship Program.
• Obtain new and maintain required IPC fabrication standards for electronic fabrication to meet current as well as future business needs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Good understanding of mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Understanding IPC J-STD-001 Standard for Soldering Requirements.
• Understanding IPC-A610 acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
• Understanding IPC-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
• Hands‑on electronics fabrication with 3-5 years of experience.

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 provides Sandia with a skilled workforce for fabrication of prototype electronic components and systems through product design, inspection, testing and installation. The department supports Sandia engineering by meeting customer requirements for the design to application to produce high quality products.

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. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing 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 opportunities
• Flexible…