Senior​/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Explosives, Onsite

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We are seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to perform a variety of duties that will assist engineers in research, testing, and the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, fabrications, assemblies, and components. Roughly 80% of the work for this position is in the laboratory and involves working with and near explosive materials. The job is diverse and requires the ability to work within a changing environment and to think on your feet.

• Use hand & shop tools, solder, and assemble delicate devices
• Utilize electrical diagnostic equipment
• Draft detailed drawings for fabrication using software such as Solid Works
• Fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies
• Assemble explosive test articles
• Handle explosive materials
• Lead firing operations and data acquisition
• Assist with test set up and clean up
• Align and use a variety of Class IV lasers
• Analyze data and recommend modifications to designs or test procedures to meet desired specifications
• Work with changing projects and can expect responsibilities to be a mixture of novel design/development work followed by meticulous sample assembly tasks
• Be involved with ES&H activities in the laboratory and documentation of operational procedures

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$74,700 - $144,400

• Associate's degree in science, engineering, or technology, an Explosive Technician Certificate, or four years of equivalent explosive experience
• Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical systems and equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal direction to execute tasks
• Experience implementing and following established documented safety procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with complex data acquisition equipment and high-speed video.
• Experience using engineering drawings or schematics to maintain or build electromechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical systems and equipment
• Experience with explosives or other hazardous materials in a high safety rigor environment
• Experience with Class IV lasers
• Knowledge of Sandia National Laboratories policies, practices, and procedures

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.