Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$36.50 - $47.28 Hourly for the 532.2 level

$43.78 - $56.70 Hourly for the 532.3 level

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Electronics Fabrication Technician/Senior Electronics Fabrication Specialist. In this role, your primary function will be to operate and maintain the Mycronic Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly line. The line consists of the latest equipment in circuit board manufacturing including 3D printing of solder paste, automated component verification and placement, vapor phase soldering and vapor phase cleaning equipment. You will also fabricate and install electrical and electronic assemblies including panels, chassis, circuit boards and other specialized equipment used to support ongoing research and projects at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the engineering directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Provide general fabrication support on experimental apparatuses, components and circuit boards using standard machine tools, hand tools, soldering techniques, and test and measure equipment.
• Utilize and interpret detailed verbal and/or written instructions, as well as diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents to assemble products.
• Test finished products for defects and update product documentation.
• Operate and maintain Pick and Place and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly line.
• Assemble electrical panels, chassis and rack mount components under general supervision.
• Fabricate miniature electronic assemblies and mechanical components with the assistance of an industry standard equipment to include use of a microscope.
• Oversee parts stock organization, maintain accurate inventory and replenish/place requests for supplies as needed for Mycronic line.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 532.3 level

• Analyze and interpret complex schematic and assembly drawings to fabricate specific electronic hardware.
• Provide advanced support of the automated SMT assembly line including processes, programing, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Provide advanced fabrication support following all technical specifications for fabrication of electronic component assemblies and specialized circuit boards.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in electronics, electronics fabrication, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate skills and understanding of electronic fabrication, installation, inspection, or micro-fabrication which may be application specific.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret production procedures, bills of material (BOM), wiring diagrams, schematics, and other technical documents.
• Experience soldering including but not limited to soldering iron, reflow oven and hot air station.
• Experience programming and operating automated circuit board assembly equipment including but not limited to solder paste deposition, pick and place, inventory management software, solder reflow and circuit board cleaning equipment.
• Working knowledge of Instrument Proficiency Check Joint Industry-Standard (IPC-JSTD) IPC 620 and/or IPC J-STD or equivalent industry fabrication standards.
• Experience with industry standard hand tools and test and measuring equipment.

Additional qualifications at the 532.3 level

• Advanced skills and understanding of and significant experience translating complex electrical, and electronic drawings for circuit board design and assembly.
• Experience developing and updating production documentation such as work procedures and drawings.
• Advanced fabrication electronic skills to include proficient use of standard machine tools, hand tools, soldering techniques, and test and measuring equipment.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior technicians in the day-to-day operations of an SMT production line.

Qualifications We Desire

• Current certification in IPC-JSTD Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies or IPC-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies certification(s).
• Experience working in an ISO 9000 manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating Mycronic circuit board assembly equipment, vapor phase soldering and cleaning equipment.

Additional Information

Position Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

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