Job Description (show details...)

Summary

Responsible for applying advanced knowledge of a wide-range distinctive/prototypical electrical and/or mechanical components, assemblies and systems that include specialized functions, often for unique application. Works independently to develop work plans.  Apply technical job knowledge and proposed solutions to design challenges.  Includes specification and location of sources for complex, high-reliability components, interpretation of component and assembly design drawings, and shop fabrication / assembly liaison as applicable.  Testing aspects of the job may include one or more of the following; design of complex circuits or mechanical assemblies, develop and or modify test procedures, generate/acquire test data requiring moderately complex measurements and integrated instrument level testing, interpret and document test results and troubleshooting of moderately complexity custom circuits, assemblies, and systems, and develops solutions to circuit or instrument level design issues.  This job also requires generating design, assembly and test documentation as appropriate and in-process inspection to assure product quality.  Assists lower level technicians with basic and moderately complex measurements, reviews data sets adequacy and accuracy.  May be the lead instrument integration technician for an integrated instrument; responsible for performance verification testing, as well as delivery and integration to external customer. Electrical responsibilities include these functions applied to analog, digital, and RF circuitry.  Mechanical responsibilities include mechanisms, structures, vacuum systems, pressure systems, fluid containment systems, optical equipment, measurement equipment, containment systems, glovebox systems, fabrication equipment, process equipment, automated equipment, tooling and fixturing.

Job Duties

1. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Maintains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
2. (LC) Applies knowledge of the job, and Laboratory policies and principles to complete a wide range of tasks. 
3. (LC) Has complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts related to the field. 
4. Adheres to engineering policies, programs, procedures and practices.
5. Uses and applies moderately complex design standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques in the completion of assigned work.
6. Interacts with assembly technicians to request and ensure proper assembly of custom prototype and high-reliability components and sub-assemblies.
7. Uses standard CAD systems to design drawings to specify moderately complex systems and subsystem components (utilizes simulation tools as well, where applicable; e.g., analog SPICE, digital timing, E-drawings)
8. Coordinates technical interfaces with other engineering and design disciplines.
9. Has knowledge and understanding of complex electrical and mechanical specialties and how to apply these in novel ways.
10. Performs complex set up, alignments, maintenance, operations, and/or calibration of conventional tools and/or moderately specialized equipment on most materials.
11. Identifies, implements, and approves modifications to existing design drawings.
12. Develop and perform complex test measurements on individual components, sub-assemblies, and fully integrated custom assemblies and author test reports to be delivered to external agencies.
13. Participates in design reviews by generating significant portions of the presentation material, may present results to external review board.
14. Presents and defends own designs to internal review boards.
15. Documents and approves the configuration of specific laboratory test setups.
16. Works with limited supervision; coordinates the review of work performed for accuracy with project engineer.
17. Provides solutions to a wide variety of complex electrical circuit design, assembly and test problems. Has significant responsibility for end products.
18. Promotes a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Job Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge and experience with electrical or mechanical design, installation, testing, repair, and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software tools.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant techniques and components (e.g., operational amplifiers, comparators, ADC, DAC, memories, mux/demux, transceivers, etc.; mechanical: operate CNC machines), including how to specify and procure high-reliability components.
• Ability to read and understand engineering instructions, drawings, layouts, and other related specifications.
• Working knowledge of mathematical formulas and computations associated with complex analyses.
• Advanced knowledge of test laboratory protocols and principles and standard technical responsibilities.
• Knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards, and guides.
• Knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA Complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular operations performed within the assigned scope of work.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting electronic or mechanical systems and/or equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

Education

• Position typically requires an associate’s degree and six-to-eight years of experience in a specific field of technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Direction

A. Supervision Received

• Receives operational supervision from designated supervisor/manager.  Detailed instructions given for new assignments.  Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.

B. Supervision Exercised

• May provide direction to other technicians and administrative staff, as directed.

C. Contacts

• Regular contact with engineers, technicians and other Laboratory personnel, interfaces with external engineering agencies.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.