R&D Laboratory Support Technologist - Calibration & Maintenance, Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

+ Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

+ Extraordinary co-workers

+ Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

+ Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

+ Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

+ Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to support our Calibration & Maintenance Team. This individual will perform Calibration and Maintenance of equipment but also perform a variety of duties in support of technical activities related to equipment lifecycle management and associated infrastructure in Center 7500. These include supporting instrumentation, process mechanics, computer and PLC applications, testing and troubleshooting of systems including building or modifying systems, and data collection and analysis.

It includes managing high volume of variable requests from equipment owners, lab owners, and building residents.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

+ Execute calibrations and maintenance on a variety of equipment such as ovens, furnaces, temperature chambers, vacuum systems, welders, laser markers, part-cleaning systems, and production testers.

+ Troubleshoot and repair all types of production equipment including PLC control systems, computer hardware, and related sub-components.

+ Run a variety of equipment and collect, analyze data

+ Review, revise, and back up computer software including Windows OS, LabVIEW, and various PLC software applications.

+ Interface extensively with our Center customers and provide them with strong technical support and frequent communication of status.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work on-site.

Salary Range:

$63,800 - $123,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

+ Associate's degree in a technical field such as electronics, manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or a related technical field; or equivalent (No degree + 4 years of experience)

+ Experience in equipment maintenance which includes troubleshooting and repair

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

+ Bachelor
¿ s degree in technical fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or other related technical fields

+ Experience in calibration of equipment to customer standards

+ Ability to review, revise, and back up computer software including Windows OS and PLC software applications

+ Experience in equipment installation and utility requirements

+ Experience in facilities management and construction management

+ Ability to team effectively with others including peers, customers, and service providers

+ Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize work, and work effectively under stressful situations

+ Ability to work safely by applying critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to activity-level work that may change and evolve as the work progresses

+ Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core values

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