Engineering Technologist 2/3
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, United States
Engineering Technologist – PF‑4 Production
Overview
The Power Supply Production Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an Engineering Technologist (ET) to support materials characterization and metallography for plutonium processing and R&D‑to‑production transitions within the PF‑4 facility. The role involves hands‑on glovebox work, detailed method development, and documentation under strict safety and compliance requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Execute calibration checks, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and coordinate with vendors and engineers to sustain instrument readiness.
Evaluate process and measurement data; identify anomalies, document results, and maintain traceable data repositories.
Contribute to procedure development and improvement: draft, maintain, and update operating procedures, test instructions, and technical work documents in line with PF‑4 requirements.
Participate in technical and planning meetings; communicate status, risks, and results clearly to internal customers.
Support shift and weekend coverage as required, including shift differential pay and schedule assignments as directed by management.
Minimum Job Requirements (Engineering Technologist 2)
Demonstrated experience operating, calibrating, checking, and maintaining analytical instruments to collect reliable data.
Knowledge of scientific principles, basic statistics, computations, and data gathering methods.
Ability to follow and improve detailed procedures in a formal, safety‑driven environment.
Ability to analyze data, summarize results, and write clear technical documentation (logs, reports, procedures).
Ability to work independently and within multi‑disciplinary teams.
Desired Qualifications (Engineering Technologist 2)
Experience in gloveboxes, fume hoods, or similarly constrained environments.
Metallography/materials characterization activities (sample preparation, optical microscopy, SEM support).
Experience with analytical instrument characterization (SEM, optical microscopy, laser diffraction, LIBS, XRF, etc.).
Hands‑on experience in metallographic sample preparation, microstructure characterization, or related laboratory work.
Knowledge of CAD and computer‑aided drafting techniques.
Experience with method validation, measurement uncertainty, and quality systems.
DOE “Q” clearance (or ability to obtain); willingness to enroll in HRP if required.
Education and Experience (Engineering Technologist 2)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent education and experience combination.
Engineering Technologist 3 Enhancements
Meets all ET‑2 requirements plus demonstrated technical leadership and research execution.
Mentoring/training others, leading task execution, and providing technical direction.
Leading or co‑leading method development, characterization campaigns, or R&D‑to‑production transitions.
Authorship of controlled documentation (procedures, test instructions, qualification plans).
Independent planning and execution of work, risk communication, and cross‑organizational collaboration.
Experience presenting technical work at design reviews or conferences.
Education and Experience (Engineering Technologist 3)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent education and experience combination.
Work Schedule
24/7 coverage may be required, including shift and weekend assignments. Employees may qualify for shift differential pay as directed by management.
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, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
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Overview
The Power Supply Production Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an Engineering Technologist (ET) to support materials characterization and metallography for plutonium processing and R&D‑to‑production transitions within the PF‑4 facility. The role involves hands‑on glovebox work, detailed method development, and documentation under strict safety and compliance requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Execute calibration checks, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and coordinate with vendors and engineers to sustain instrument readiness.
Evaluate process and measurement data; identify anomalies, document results, and maintain traceable data repositories.
Contribute to procedure development and improvement: draft, maintain, and update operating procedures, test instructions, and technical work documents in line with PF‑4 requirements.
Participate in technical and planning meetings; communicate status, risks, and results clearly to internal customers.
Support shift and weekend coverage as required, including shift differential pay and schedule assignments as directed by management.
Minimum Job Requirements (Engineering Technologist 2)
Demonstrated experience operating, calibrating, checking, and maintaining analytical instruments to collect reliable data.
Knowledge of scientific principles, basic statistics, computations, and data gathering methods.
Ability to follow and improve detailed procedures in a formal, safety‑driven environment.
Ability to analyze data, summarize results, and write clear technical documentation (logs, reports, procedures).
Ability to work independently and within multi‑disciplinary teams.
Desired Qualifications (Engineering Technologist 2)
Experience in gloveboxes, fume hoods, or similarly constrained environments.
Metallography/materials characterization activities (sample preparation, optical microscopy, SEM support).
Experience with analytical instrument characterization (SEM, optical microscopy, laser diffraction, LIBS, XRF, etc.).
Hands‑on experience in metallographic sample preparation, microstructure characterization, or related laboratory work.
Knowledge of CAD and computer‑aided drafting techniques.
Experience with method validation, measurement uncertainty, and quality systems.
DOE “Q” clearance (or ability to obtain); willingness to enroll in HRP if required.
Education and Experience (Engineering Technologist 2)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent education and experience combination.
Engineering Technologist 3 Enhancements
Meets all ET‑2 requirements plus demonstrated technical leadership and research execution.
Mentoring/training others, leading task execution, and providing technical direction.
Leading or co‑leading method development, characterization campaigns, or R&D‑to‑production transitions.
Authorship of controlled documentation (procedures, test instructions, qualification plans).
Independent planning and execution of work, risk communication, and cross‑organizational collaboration.
Experience presenting technical work at design reviews or conferences.
Education and Experience (Engineering Technologist 3)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent education and experience combination.
Work Schedule
24/7 coverage may be required, including shift and weekend assignments. Employees may qualify for shift differential pay as directed by management.
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, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
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