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The Mechanical Design Engineering Group in Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT-MDE) is made up of mechanical engineers, designers, technicians, and administrative staff whose mission is to provide mechanical engineering support to a wide variety of accelerator technology related challenges in the service of the laboratory's national security mission. AOT-MDE's primary responsibility is the operation and maintenance of the LANSCE Accelerator Facility's mechanical systems.

AOT-MDE is also heavily involved in design and drafting of the mechanical systems to support LANSCE accelerator-related projects. AOT-MDE currently uses Solid Works and PDM Professional as primary CAD platforms.

We are seeking a highly self-motivated and technically inclined Designer/Drafter willing to primarily be a CAD System Admin and secondarily a design/drafter. They need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with engineers and designers; interact and communicate effectively with others; stay highly focused and productive for a long period of time and work independently figuring out the solutions to the problems.

The successful candidate at this level will receive operational and technical direction from designated supervisors, engineers and senior designers. The successful candidate's primary job responsibilities include but not limited to specifying computing systems based on individual user needs, setting up new computer and hardware, maintaining contracts for the CAD licenses, installing software on individual workstations, performing CAD system upgrades and developing and maintaining standardized CAD libraries and templates, performing design/drafting responsibilities to support the group projects, assisting the CAD and PDM users resolving technical issues.

For full consideration applicants must submit a resume and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the Minimum and Desired requirements of the position.

• Demonstrated intermediate level experience with three-dimensional Computer Aided Design such as Solid Works or CREO and product data management (PDM) software.
• Demonstrated intermediate level understanding of modeling and drawing drafting principles, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent.
• Demonstrated intermediate understanding of engineering, design, and drafting concepts related to a mechanical and electro-mechanical disciplines.
• Demonstrated intermediate understanding of ASME, ANSI, AWS and related industry standards for addressing fit, form and function.
• Demonstrated intermediate level use of drafting practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5, and the proven ability to incorporate Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts into working designs.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with scientists, engineers, machinists, and fabrication personnel.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 3 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Additional skills that would be considered beneficial to a candidate are:
• Demonstrated experience setting up new computer hardware, printers, scanners, plotters, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with installation, deployment, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and updates of software.
• Experience providing technical support and assistance to end-users, resolving system and software issues. Must be able to interact with LANL IT personnel and CAD vendors to resolve issues.
• Experience specifying computing systems; knowledgeable choosing hardware requirements such as CPUs and GPUs.
• Experience performing data backups to prevent loss.
• Familiar with installing and configuring the Solid Works CAD, PDM Professional, NX CAD and ANSYS Simulation Software.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain CAD standards,…