What You Need Minimum Requirements Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing projects associated with inspection (e.g. CMMs, laser interferometers, optical measurement techniques, and open setup methodologies). Manufacturing Experience: Knowledge of and experience working in a manufacturing environment such a production plant or quality laboratory. Manufacturing Development: Experience developing manufacturing processes including interpreting engineering blueprints, sketches, specifications and related data, specifying manufacturing equipment to meet design requirements, characterizing process variables, and maintaining process performance. Industry Standards: Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, ASTM, ISO, etc. Software: Working knowledge of various software packages such as PTC CREO, Solidworks, Minitab, MATLAB, MS Suite (i.e., EXCEL, WORD, ONE NOTE, etc.) In addition to having advanced knowledge of the R&D Engineer 2 requirements, the R&D Engineer 3 must have the following: Measurement and Testing Systems: Advanced technical knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership on manufacturing and testing systems (e.g. CMMs, laser interferometers, optical measurement techniques, and open setup methologies). Interview: If selected for interview, applicant will be requested to give a 10-minute presentation that describes their area of expertise and how that expertise can be applied to help the dimensional inspection team in PAQ-1. Education Requirements R&D Eng. 2: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. R&D Eng. 3: Position requires a Master’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. 426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations. Desired Qualifications Metrology Knowledge: Demonstrated use of metrology and statistical methods to help diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. Inspection Equipment: Demonstrated experience using CMMs, optical instruments, hard gaging and hand tools for inspection processes. CMM Software: Working knowledge and experience of various CMM programming languages such as Quindos, Calypso, PC-DMIS, Polyworks and Spatial Analyzer. Inspection (Interpretation): Knowledge of, and demonstrated experience, in using and interpreting engineering blueprints, sketches, and specifications related to inspection development. Inspection (Testing): Experience with designing and executing Gage R&R studies, inspection data analysis and data validation (i.e., measurement uncertainty analysis). Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. |