Electrical Technician; Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec
Job in
Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** What You Will Do*
* Join a team supporting mission-critical manufacturing operations in a high-consequence environment. In this role, you will provide hands-on electrical technical support across specialized equipment and systems used in national security applications. This is an opportunity to apply and grow your technical expertise while working with advanced instrumentation in a highly regulated setting. This position will be filled at either the Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.
Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
** Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 3 ($66,100-$103,600)*
* + Performs electrical repair and maintenance on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment (e.g., electro-mechanical systems, analytical instrumentation, glove boxes, furnaces, radiographic equipment, and high vacuum and pressure systems).
+ Provides technical support for fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, and analytical instrumentation activities.
+ Coordinates with internal customers to complete tasks and ensure availability of assay instruments.
+ Maintains and tracks documentation to support compliance requirements.
+ Works under general supervision and follows established procedures and processes.
+ Builds depth of knowledge in a primary technical area; may support multiple functional areas with guidance.
+ May work in environments involving chemicals and radioactive materials and support national security-related work requiring protection of sensitive information.
** Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 4 (72,800-$115,400)*
* In addition to the Level 3 job tasks, the Level 4 will:
+ Perform complex electrical repair, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting across diverse manufacturing systems and specialized equipment.
+ Provide advanced technical support and guidance in fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, and analytical instrumentation.
+ Independently coordinate with internal customers and serve as a primary point of contact for resolving technical issues.
+ Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of assay instruments; identify and implement improvements as needed.
+ Lead tasks, projects, or process improvements and mentor or provide guidance to less-experienced staff.
+ Ensure documentation meets compliance and audit requirements and contribute to improving documentation processes.
+ Work independently with minimal supervision in high-consequence environments, including those involving chemicals and radioactive materials.
+ Demonstrate deep expertise in one or more technical areas and be recognized as a subject matter expert.
** Shiftwork*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum
Job Requirements (Level
3):*
* + Demonstrated experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial, manufacturing, or laboratory equipment
+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
+ Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E
+ Experience using diagnostic and test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes)
+ Ability to work in a team environment and follow established procedures with limited supervision
** Additional
Job Requirements for Level 4:*
* In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
+ Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex electrical and integrated systems
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions on non-routine technical issues
+ Experience leading tasks, serving as a technical point of contact, or mentoring other technicians
+ Ability to identify, recommend, and implement process or equipment improvements
** Education/Experience at lower level** :
** Level 3:
** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
** Education/Experience at higher level** :
** Level 4:
** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
** DOE Order 426.2A:
** Requires a High School Diploma.
** Desired
Qualifications:
*
* + Demonstrated experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance, including work with high voltage systems, AC/DC circuits, capacitors, and RF equipment.
+ Experience performing technical work in manufacturing, laboratory, or production environments, such as assembly, materials characterization, testing, or mechanical systems support.
+ Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation, and …
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