Engineering Technician IVV – Robotics & Automation (NWS 00922)

Location: Livermore CA
Title: Engineering Technician IV/V Robotics & Automation (NWS 00922)

North Wind Services (NWS) is a high performing low risk company with a successful history of contributing to their clients missions. NWS executes and manages a wide range of technical services such as environmental investigation and restoration construction demolition radioactive and hazardous waste management public communication/involvement information management health and safety industrial hygiene and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science technology and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen at least 18 years of age and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals drug screen and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting the missions of their federal client Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore CA. Pay benefits Human Resources and employment management functions are all provided by NWS. As an NWS employee working at LLNL within the clients environment you will complete day-to-day tasks with direction from technical personnel directly employed by LLNL.

The Engineering Directorate has two openings in the Materials Engineering Division for a Robotics & Automation Technologist. The successful candidates will support cutting-edge research and development programs with designing building programming and troubleshooting robotic and automated systems. The successful candidates will work alongside Scientists Engineers and Technologists.

Essential Duties
- Design assemble program and test robotic and automated systems.
- Support research projects through prototype development system integration and experimental validation.
- Install configure and troubleshoot sensors actuators controllers PLCs and robotic equipment.
- Develop and modify control software automation scripts and data acquisition systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate new technologies and improve system performance.
- Conduct experiments collect and analyze data and document findings.
- Create technical drawings wiring diagrams procedures and project documentation.
- Assist in laboratory setup equipment maintenance and safety compliance.
Essential Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Associates degree in Robotics Mechatronics Automation Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
- Previous hands-on experience with robotics automation industrial controls or research prototyping.
- Experience with robotic systems motion control sensors and machine vision technologies.
- Knowledge of PLC programming industrial networks and control systems.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python C MATLAB or similar.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within research teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Experience with Collaborative robots (cobots) autonomous systems or mobile robotics.
- Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System).
- Experience with AI-enabled automation or computer vision applications.
CAD experience using SolidWorks Fusion 360 AutoCAD or similar software.
- Experience supporting laboratory or research environments.
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing CNC equipment or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Special Requirements

Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Pre-employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer pre-employment drug test.

Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants who are selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or addition all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country) you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people. For more information about benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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