Engineering Technician IVV Robotics Automation NWS 00922

Location & Title

Livermore, CA – Engineering Technician IV/V – Robotics & Automation (NWS 00922)

North Wind Services (NWS) is a high performing, low risk company with a successful history of contributing to its clients' missions. NWS executes and manages a wide range of technical services such as environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication/involvement, information management, health and safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting the missions of their federal client, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and employment management functions are all provided by NWS. As an NWS employee working at LLNL, within the client's environment, you will complete day-to-day tasks, with direction from technical personnel directly employed by LLNL.

• Design, assemble, program, and test robotic and automated systems.
• Support research projects through prototype development, system integration, and experimental validation.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, controllers, PLCs, and robotic equipment.
• Develop and modify control software, automation scripts, and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate new technologies and improve system performance.
• Conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and document findings.
• Create technical drawings, wiring diagrams, procedures, and project documentation.
• Assist in laboratory setup, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.

• Associate’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous hands‑on experience with robotics, automation, industrial controls, or research prototyping.
• Experience with robotic systems, motion control, sensors, and machine vision technologies.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, industrial networks, and control systems.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within research teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with Collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous systems, or mobile robotics.
• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Experience with AI‑enabled automation or computer vision applications.
• CAD experience using Solid Works, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Experience supporting laboratory or research environments.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing, CNC equipment, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Pre‑Placement Medical Exam: A job‑related pre‑placement medical examination may be required.
• Pre‑employment drug test:
  External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.
• Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants who are selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q‑level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizen ships (U.S. and another country),…