Electronics Fabrication Technician Specialist

We have multiple openings for Fabrication Technician Specialists. You will provide field leadership and guidance in support of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) the worlds largest and most energetic laser. You will support electrical and electronic fabrication assembly test installation activation and maintenance for NIF diagnostic instrumentation control and safety systems. Additional responsibilities may include testing characterization and documentation support. You will interact with project leaders experimentalists engineers technical supervisors technicians and designers. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

In this role you will

• Provide advanced support for electronic fabrication testing installation documentation and maintenance activities supporting NIF control systems hardware.
• Support advanced fabrication and repair of complex electrical and electronic hardware including cables connectors chassis printed wiring boards and electromechanical assemblies.
• May mentor and guide junior Fabrication Technicians while promoting standard NIF fabrication processes and quality workmanship.
• Independent interactions with engineers to obtain clarification resolve documentation gaps and provide feedback on technical inconsistencies.
• Prepare work packages based on engineering job requests and support execution of assigned field activities.
• Utilize standard fabrication tools and industry techniques including electrostatic discharge controls to safely perform technical work.
• Perform equipment testing collect data and apply knowledge of complex electrical and electronic systems to support operations.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams schematics cable plant documentation and layout drawings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related technology or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge in interpreting verbal and written instructions sketches drawings prints and electronic schematics.
• Advanced technical skills and knowledge of cable and chassis fabrication technology standards and repair methods.
• Advanced experience working independently and under minimal supervision on complex technical tasks and making functional decisions on technical problems.
• Advanced experience working in customer service or field support environment providing responsive support and resolving issues efficiently.
• Advanced knowledge of large and complex electrical and electronic systems including instrumentation data acquisition control feedback and interlock systems.
• Effective written verbal feedback interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical safety practices and diagnostic instrumentation.

Qualifications We Desire

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Technology Electrical Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentorship to technicians or support staff.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic fabrication installation and troubleshooting.

Pay Range

$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
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• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time