R&D General Technologist - (Experienced) (Onsite)

at  Sandia National Laboratories

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 vacations, 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://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

WHAT YOUR JOB WILL BE LIKE

We are seeking a R&D General Technologist to join our dynamic team to develop creative solutions to unique national security challenges.

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

• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and perform safety inspections
• Sustain the department’s fleet of vehicles and perform personnel training on those vehicles
• Ensure the department’s VTRs are accessible to customers and update the software personnel tracking system as needed to include new users
• Act as the point of contact for multiple labs to include escorting, maintenance, logistics, customer service, and problem resolution
• Order, dispose, and inventory chemicals and personal protective equipment and train laboratory personnel on their proper usage
• Manage hazardous waste generated by lab users
• Manage transportainers owned by the department
• Coordinate material needing to be sent to Reapplication and compliant with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
• Operate the departments 3D printers, coordinate required maintenance, and order supplies to ensure efficient operations
• Develop, build, and test flight hardware in a fast paced, teaming environment supporting customer needs/requirements

Due to the nature of the work, this candidate must be able to work onsite. Abiltiy to travel.

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE

• High School diploma plus 4 years experience
• An active DOE Q security clearance or other equivalent active security clearance such as DOD Top Secret

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• Experience in mechanical build, including the ability to read and implement builds from mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated experience teaming with a group of people who have a diverse skill set and are able to deliver to their customers with excellence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience in mechanics or related technologies including electronics and computer aided design, and manufacturing software/instrumentation
• Knowledge and experience with installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining equipment/systems
• Experience with laboratory safety and safe chemical handling
• A record of performing assigned tasking while working within budget and scheduling challenges
• The ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, drawings, layouts, and other related specifications
• Experience preparing and presenting systems and equipment reports
• Knowledge of Sandia National Laboratories policies, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting equipment, and systems maintenance and engineering
• The ability to interpret and apply knowledge and practical understanding of equipment and system theory and principles
• Knowledge of 3D printing and associated hardware
• Experience training peers to increase team knowledge base
• Knowledge of inventory systems
• Experience ordering material in support of customers
• Experience scheduling facilities work orders
• Experience managing hazardous waste
• Experience operating fork lifts

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling