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.

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 troubleshooting and implementing diagnostics techniques on a variety of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ensures all work, materials, processes and final product meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
• Prepares required installation and/or repair documentation and maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
• Monitors equipment efficiencies, including the determination of functional problems with test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Proactively monitors equipment condition, logs, and diagnostics.
• Manages waste; identifies, labels and disposes of waste per required procedures; handles and stores hazardous materials in accordance with Laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Uses advanced diagnostic tools under the direction of a senior technician.
• Assists senior technicians in developing and executing solutions to more complex technical issues. Independently develops solutions to routine technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. The individual will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair problems on electro-mechanical systems of moderate complexity using standard diagnostic equipment, while referencing to OEM provided drawings, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and manuals.
• Performs moderately complex installation, maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. Applies a variety of methods, procedures, and techniques to lay out, install, align, repair, overhaul, and maintain various types of machinery, equipment and/or systems.
• Safety and security are a…