Mechanical Systems Technician​/Engineered Systems Technician

This position is for technician support to the Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) group's Mechanical Team. This team is seeking a motivated mechanical technician to support LANSCE accelerator maintenance and upgrade operations. Successful candidates will also support these maintenance and upgrade operations in the field as needed. Responsibilities of the MDE Mechanical Team include but are not limited to; troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, electro-mechanical equipment, and operation of general shop tools and equipment.

The team supports custom fabrications and provides engineering solutions to complex problems. The team and team members must multi-task to complete work for a variety of projects, order spare parts, maintain an on-line spares inventory and a maintenance database. This position is for technician support to the Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) group's Mechanical Team. This team is seeking a motivated mechanical technician to support LANSCE accelerator maintenance and upgrade operations.

Successful candidates will also support these maintenance and upgrade operations in the field as needed. Responsibilities of the MDE Mechanical Team include but are not limited to; troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, electro-mechanical equipment, and operation of general shop tools and equipment.

The team supports custom fabrications and provides engineering solutions to complex problems. The team and team members must multi-task to complete work for a variety of projects, order spare parts, maintain an on-line spares inventory and a maintenance database. The Mechanical Team also provides expert level support for crane, forklift and Mechanical Material Handling (MMH) operations around the site and laboratory. All members will be LANL qualified to perform crane and forklift operations.

The successful candidate will join a team of technicians engaged in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of LANSCE accelerator mechanical systems. This includes magnets, critical components, and structural elements. The team is also responsible for accelerator beamline alignments and tracking. The activities of this team extend beyond the accelerator to the support of other projects requiring assemblies and dis-assemblies.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the successful candidate will need to provide demonstrated experience in alignment metrology. Skills working with Laser Alignment and Tracking systems and global reference systems are needed. Understanding of Reference Point Systems and Best-fit Alignment techniques is necessary.

• Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic with ability to work independently with minimal oversite and as part of a team under both general and/or specific instruction.
• Demonstrated experience operating hand tools and shop tools, (i.e. saws, drivers, ladders, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to doing work safely and securely.
• Be capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles.
• Demonstrated skills in using personal computers for word processing and spreadsheet data entry.
• Demonstrated ability to check, correct, and provide constructive feedback to designers and engineers.
• Performs design, construction, test, and checkout of test equipment and understands proper documentation, record keeping.
• Experience…