Designer/Drafter
Listed on 2025-12-16
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
What You Will Do
The Mechanical Design Engineering Group in Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT‑MDE) provides mechanical engineering support to accelerator technology challenges and operates the LANSCE Accelerator Facility's mechanical systems. AOT‑MDE designs and drafts mechanical systems for LANSCE accelerator projects and uses Solid Works and PDM Professional as primary CAD platforms.
Design/Drafter 3 ($64,700 - $101,400)Seeking a self‑motivated Designer/Drafter to administer CAD systems and draft designs. Responsibilities include specifying computer systems, setting up hardware, maintaining CAD licenses, installing software, performing CAD upgrades, developing CAD libraries and templates, drafting for group projects, and resolving CAD and PDM technical issues.
What You NeedSubmit a resume and cover letter addressing the minimum and desired qualifications.
MinimumJob Requirements
- Intermediate experience with 3‑D CAD (Solid Works or CREO) and PDM software.
- Intermediate understanding of modeling, drawing drafting principles, and GD&T concepts.
- Intermediate knowledge of mechanical and electro‑mechanical engineering concepts.
- Intermediate knowledge of ASME, ANSI, AWS and related industry standards.
- Intermediate use of drafting practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ability to incorporate GD&T.
- Strong oral and written communication with scientists, engineers and fabrication personnel.
Associate’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications- Experience setting up new computer hardware, printers, scanners, plotters.
- Experience installing, deploying, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting and updating software.
- Experience providing technical support and end‑user assistance; interacts with LANL IT personnel and CAD vendors.
- Knowledge of specifying computing systems and choosing hardware requirements such as CPUs and GPUs.
- Experience performing data backups.
- Familiar with installing and configuring Solid Works CAD, PDM Professional, NX CAD and ANSYS Simulation Software.
- Ability to create and maintain CAD standards, templates, folder structures, naming conventions and library components.
Peripheral vision, depth perception, reading vision, distance vision, ability to discriminate speech, normal hearing (500‑3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down, applying torque with hands or arms, and lifting 30+ pounds.
Work LocationOnsite in Los Alamos, NM.
Position CommitmentRegular appointment employees are required to serve a continuous service period to be eligible for posted jobs. Commitment: 1 year.
Note to ApplicantsDue to federal restrictions, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security functions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will WorkLocated in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science for national security. The benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
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