Engineering Technician V – Optical Mechanical Technician (NWS 00933)
$82,181–$93,600 year
On-siteLivermore, California, United States
Job Summary
Handle large, high-value laser optics for the National Ignition Facility using mechanical lifts or two-person techniques, including shipping, receiving, and mounting optics into mechanical hardware frames. Process optics through hand cleaning, automated cleaning, coating, and etching while inspecting them for defects. Perform metrology using interferometry, ellipsometry, spectroscopy, imaging, and defect metrology tools, then record data in web-based systems. Work in a Class 100 cleanroom and adhere to strict safety, security, and operational procedures. This role supports the 24/7 operations of the world's largest laser facility, requiring flexibility for overtime, shifts, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- US citizen
- at least 18 years of age
- ability to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy
- A.S., or equivalent experience, in Optical or Mechanical technologies
- Experience with production technologies, including evaluating and testing processes
- Ability to perform work deliberately, carefully, and safely
- Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines to perform multiple tasks and communicate effectively with managers and customers
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record process parameters
- Experience with database, data manipulation skills, personal computers, and associated software
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines
- ability to work in a low-level radiologically contaminated, clean room environment
- ability to handle large, high-value optics and optical assemblies
- flexibility to work overtime, shift and or weekends to accomplish goals
- ability to work a second shift work schedule and rotating day
- ability to work alternate schedules such as 4/10's or 12-hour shifts
- ability to work a 24/7 operation
- ability to lift to 50 pounds
- ability to climb ladders and stairs
- ability to stand, or walk for significant periods of time
- ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom
- ability to use web-based data management systems to track work, record metrology data, and report problems
- ability to follow and adhere to written, operational, and safety procedures
- ability to perform all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security, and business practice requirements and policies
- ability to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments
- ability to handle large (to 18" square, and up to 50 lbs.) valuable laser optics for the NIF using mechanical lift or 2-person lifting techniques
- ability to process large optics, including hand cleaning, automated cleaning, coating and etching
- ability to inspect large optics
- ability to mount optics into mechanical hardware frames
- ability to perform metrology on optics, including interferometry, ellipsometry, spectroscopy, imaging, and operating defect metrology tools
- ability to ship and receive optics and other materials
- subject to a federal background investigation
- eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters
- random drug testing eligibility
- U.S. citizenship (for Q-level clearance)
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