Mechanical Engineering Associate Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated CAD Technologist to contribute to our mission supporting our work in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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The Pulsed Power Sciences Center (1600) is accountable for advancing the understanding, development, and application of pulsed power for the missions of the nuclear weapons program. The Center also utilizes its major experimental, theoretical, and computational capabilities to meet the national security and fundamental science needs of diverse Sandia and external customers. Center 1600 is Sandia's primary organization for research in High Energy Density Physics (HEDP), Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), Advanced Radiography, Pulsed Power Science and Technology, and Fusion Technologies.

The Pulsed Power Engineering and Design Group (1690) supports the engineering needs for the Pulsed Power Sciences Center by providing advanced engineering, design, and documentation services supporting current and future pulsed power machine development and maintenance. Additionally, the group supports other Sandia groups and external partners with engineering services by performing analysis, testing, and design. We provide the technical expertise needed to deliver and support robust, cost-effective pulsed power systems services. We maintain the required mechanical engineering and design staff needed to design, deliver, and support state-of-the-art pulsed power systems. This team is part of the Radiation, Electrical and High Energy Density Science (REHEDS) Research Foundation at Sandia.

The essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Create 3D models and drawings to build next generation accelerators and pulsed power machines;
• Partner with engineers and scientist in developing designs;
• Partner with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts and identify requirements of detailed working drawings;
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to discuss design, schedule, manufacturing processes and materials selections to ensure contractual agreements are understood and achievable; and
• Manage documentation in collaborative engineering environment using product data management tools along with engineering authorization and approval processes and procedures.

• High School diploma.  (required)
• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. (preferred)

• At least 3 years of directly related experience in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) or; equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Proficiency in creating mechanical product design definition to include 3D solid models and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with PTC/CREO, PDMLink (Windchill), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE L security clearance. 
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing required.

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Experience with foundational engineering principles related to design, manufacturing, configuration management and analysis.
• Experience with Model Based Design (MBD) practices.
• Ability to work in energetic and high-performance teaming environment.
• Must be able to independently seek definition, evaluate, analyze, and then realize mechanical designs, definitions, and products.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs. 
• On-site is preferred but hybrid can be considered for those with relevant experience requirements.