Drafts procedures and records laboratory notes and other pertinent details.
Provides technical direction and training to other technologists.
Works in accordance with general objectives, improving and refining devices and methods, as necessary.
Is able to show less experienced technicians how to operates equipment.
Gathers and evaluates data for validity, accuracy and completeness.
Performs chemical and mechanical evaluations as applicable.
Locates and corrects malfunctions in product and testing equipment.
Makes recommended changes to calibration and operating procedures based upon comprehensive knowledge of product and testing equipment.
Supports and improves efforts to perform technical bench and field setup, deployment, retrieval and repairs, with travel to remote site areas as required.
Builds prototypes for testing and experimentation and makes samples for further analysis.
Maintains appropriate primary and secondary metrology standards, test laboratory equipment or control consoles and associated monitoring, measuring, and recording instruments; and calibrates equipment, instruments, electrical/electronic standards and standards during or after maintenance, and on regularly scheduled calibration dates.
Records laboratory notes and other details, as specified by engineering personnel.
Works with management/engineering to establish test techniques for new product during development and to resolve product or equipment problems, and may install, characterize, and/or design equipment.
Improves and refines existing fixtures, devices, methods, or procedures, implementing changes as necessary.
May provide technical direction and training to other technologists to include task or project lead duties.
Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.
MUST HAVE:
Formal training or practical experience equivalent to technical knowledge obtained in military training courses or through a two- or four-year technical degree (preferably Electronics).
4+ years’ experience in a related technical role.
US citizenship needed to obtain and maintain required US Dept of Energy "Q" level security clearance.
WE VALUE:
IPC 610 Certifications, IPC 620 Certifications J Standard Solder Certification.
Ability to effectively interact with co-workers while performing detailed tasks in a cyclical work environment Mechanical components / systems knowledge.
Applicable Certifications and/or work experience
Ability to independently identify and solve problems related to technical work.
Ability to independently identify and solve problems related to confidentiality and workplace professionalism.
Ability to independently understand, follow and identify opportunities for improvement related to work instructions and customer requirements.
Ability to apply advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to complex engineering projects.
Additional Information
JOB ID: req436833
Category: Engineering
Location: PO Box 5250,Albuquerque,New Mexico,87185-5250,United States
Nonexempt
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.