Los Alamos National Laboratory
Metals Manufacturing Research Technologist 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
Metals Manufacturing Research Technologist 1
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What You Will Do The Thermal Mechanical Processing Science Team in the Fabrication Manufacturing Science Group (Sigma-1) is seeking a research technologist to support a wide variety of metals forming and heat treating projects. Our Team works on metals forming and heat treating projects using rolling mills, hydraulic presses, and vacuum heat treating furnaces. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs. Our work is a key step in advancing manufacturing for difficult to process materials from a revolutionary idea to an understood production process.
For this position, you should be able to work effectively on both independent projects and as part of a team to assist on projects in metal forming including developing solid models and drawings using CAD. The role will include hands‑on work including deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and heat treating of metals and alloys. Previous experience in one of the above areas is strongly desired but is not required. In this position you will help develop new procedures, processes, or specifications to perform work on a variety of tasks and projects and will be expected to work with a minimum amount of supervision. Common tasks for this job include:
Lead small projects under the supervision of senior technologists or engineers
Operate metal fabrication equipment including shears, vacuum heat treatment furnace systems, rolling mills, and hydraulic presses
Create solid models, engineering technical drawings and coordinate associated machining actives
Document your work and report the results to principal investigators on the Team
Develop and assemble mechanical systems, test assemblies, and experimental hardware
Perform routine maintenance of furnaces, vacuum systems, water lines, and hydraulic systems including maintaining supplies for the equipment in these areas
Hands‑on work in a radiological controlled areas or with hazardous materials
This can be an entry level position for recent graduates, to provide hands on exposure to multiple projects and provide you with mentorship and project management experience, or can be a growth opportunity for established technicians seeking independence on small projects and additional responsibility while working on larger projects.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Hands on laboratory or shop experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety
Some experience with hands‐on metal forming, heat treating, fabrication, finishing, or characterization technologies
Experience working with software or analysis packages that could include solid modeling programs (Creo, Solidworks, Catia, etc.), instrumentation and control software (PLC systems, LabView, etc.), or other process control and instrumentation packages
Demonstrated experience working independently and as a member of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. or equivalents
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Education / Experience Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Extensive hands on experience with deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and/or heat treating of metals and alloys and/or other fabrication techniques, or characterization technologies.
Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or with common fabrication tools (waterjet, lathe, mill, welding, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, etc.)
Use of common programming languages (R, Python, C++, etc.)
Demonstrated experience designing and assembling mechanical hardware and applying engineering concepts to mechanical designs.
Comfort working in Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of multicomponent systems
Essential Job Functions Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking, Domestic/Foreign Travel
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position Commitment The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Benefits
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)
Clearance 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 U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
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. 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.
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What You Will Do The Thermal Mechanical Processing Science Team in the Fabrication Manufacturing Science Group (Sigma-1) is seeking a research technologist to support a wide variety of metals forming and heat treating projects. Our Team works on metals forming and heat treating projects using rolling mills, hydraulic presses, and vacuum heat treating furnaces. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs. Our work is a key step in advancing manufacturing for difficult to process materials from a revolutionary idea to an understood production process.
For this position, you should be able to work effectively on both independent projects and as part of a team to assist on projects in metal forming including developing solid models and drawings using CAD. The role will include hands‑on work including deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and heat treating of metals and alloys. Previous experience in one of the above areas is strongly desired but is not required. In this position you will help develop new procedures, processes, or specifications to perform work on a variety of tasks and projects and will be expected to work with a minimum amount of supervision. Common tasks for this job include:
Lead small projects under the supervision of senior technologists or engineers
Operate metal fabrication equipment including shears, vacuum heat treatment furnace systems, rolling mills, and hydraulic presses
Create solid models, engineering technical drawings and coordinate associated machining actives
Document your work and report the results to principal investigators on the Team
Develop and assemble mechanical systems, test assemblies, and experimental hardware
Perform routine maintenance of furnaces, vacuum systems, water lines, and hydraulic systems including maintaining supplies for the equipment in these areas
Hands‑on work in a radiological controlled areas or with hazardous materials
This can be an entry level position for recent graduates, to provide hands on exposure to multiple projects and provide you with mentorship and project management experience, or can be a growth opportunity for established technicians seeking independence on small projects and additional responsibility while working on larger projects.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Hands on laboratory or shop experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety
Some experience with hands‐on metal forming, heat treating, fabrication, finishing, or characterization technologies
Experience working with software or analysis packages that could include solid modeling programs (Creo, Solidworks, Catia, etc.), instrumentation and control software (PLC systems, LabView, etc.), or other process control and instrumentation packages
Demonstrated experience working independently and as a member of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. or equivalents
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Education / Experience Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Extensive hands on experience with deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and/or heat treating of metals and alloys and/or other fabrication techniques, or characterization technologies.
Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or with common fabrication tools (waterjet, lathe, mill, welding, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, etc.)
Use of common programming languages (R, Python, C++, etc.)
Demonstrated experience designing and assembling mechanical hardware and applying engineering concepts to mechanical designs.
Comfort working in Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of multicomponent systems
Essential Job Functions Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking, Domestic/Foreign Travel
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position Commitment The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Benefits
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)
Clearance 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 U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
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. 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.
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