Electrical Engineering Technologist Summer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
Job Title Electrical Engineering Technologist 1/2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name E-3/Automation, Robotics, and Controls Group
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 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.
The Automation, Robotics, and Controls (E-3) group seeks a skilled individual with experience in the development and realization of electrical designs, including the creation of wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and component layouts. As part of E-3, you will provide critical support for engineering teams with expertise in electrical and controls applications. Your primary role will involve working with end users to design, fabricate, and deploy a wide variety of control and data acquisition systems to support the LANL mission.
The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for creating, modifying, and managing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams. Additionally, we are seeking a candidate who has demonstrated hands-on experience developing electrical drawing packages and completing the cycle of concept-prototype-final product fabrication/assembly.
In E-3, we pride ourselves on an open and collaborative environment where we work in multidisciplinary teams to meet our goals. Some work will be conducted in a radiological area.
Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)

• As an Engineering Technologist 1 your responsibilities would include:
• Apply technical knowledge to generate control systems and documentation from limited requirements.
• Assist in instrumentation and control systems design, development, troubleshooting, and production.
• Prepare, review, and document technical information including circuit and cabling diagrams and schematics.
• Assist with fabrication of various parts including printed circuit boards, cables, and enclosures.
• Generate and review electrical drawings for accuracy, completeness, and standardization.
• Develop and update electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams primarily in AutoCAD Electrical and/or Altium Designer
• Work closely with other technical staff to translate markups and designs into accurate technical drawings.
• Maintain CAD libraries and incorporate drawing standards across multiple projects.
• Perform drawing audits and support drawing revision control
• Assist in bill of material generation, documentation, and procurement.
• Manage drawing approval and review workflows in coordination with system design reviews

Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)

• In addition to what was outlined above, an Engineering Technologist 2 responsibilities include:
• Contribute to improving the groups' capabilities and workflow.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and preparation of equipment or work specifications.
• Apply knowledge of electrical drafting software (AutoCAD Electrical/Altium Designer/Siemens Xpedition)
• Apply knowledge of industrial control software (Rockwell Automation/Siemens/National Instruments Embedded Controllers).
• Determine approach to solutions, plans, schedules and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives.

hat You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Engineering Technologist 1

• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical computer-aided drafting techniques and design.
• Basic knowledge and skill of craft with electricmechanical assembly/fabrication, including soldering, cable assembly, and wire routing
• Basic knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
• Effective written and oral communication. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Experience with the design and implementation of system hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical computer-aided drafting techniques including revision control and template mangement.
• Demonstrate appropriate initiative and decision making.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate technical specifications and timelines.
• Working knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum job requirements, candidates with expanded qualifications in any of the following areas are viewed favorably:
Software

• Experience with AUTODESK AutoCAD Electrical and AUTODESK Vault, Altium Designer and/or Siemens Xpedition
• Experience with PLC controls and schematic development
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with Atlassian productivity tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with Windchill
• Knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, and ANSI drawing standards

Customer Service:
E Division prides itself on providing professional, courteous, and competent customer service to all internal and external customers. We are seeking someone with superior customer service skills that can develop and nurture effective internal customer relationships and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
DOE Standards and Policies
Knowledgeable of engineering principles and procedures, safety basis interaction, design guides, standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE non-reactor nuclear facilities.
Clearance Level
DOE Q Clearance preferred.
Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Each applicant must submit a cover letter addressing the required skills along with a resume.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Robinson, Loren
Email lrob@lanl.gov
Work Telephone