Summary

Conducts tests, equipment setup, equipment operations, experiments, monitoring and measuring; builds prototypes and testing equipment; maintains and calibrates standards and equipment; and devises new testing methods. Drafts procedures and records laboratory notes and other pertinent details. Works in accordance with general objectives, improving and refining devices and methods, as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up test and mechanical support equipment, monitors and measures instruments and other apparatus, and performs a wide variety of testing of materials, such as breadboard circuitry, prototype units, production units, and electronic circuitry.
• Is able to comfortably follow steps to operate equipment without much guidance, that has been programmed to different simulations in outdoor environments as well as mechanical support, testing/operation of special equipment in field support activities.
• Performs technical bench and field setup, deployment, retrieval and repairs, with travel to remote site areas as required.
• Builds prototypes for testing and experimentation and makes samples for further analysis.
• Records laboratory notes and other details, as specified by engineering personnel.
• Performs test techniques for new product during development and to resolve product or equipment problems.
• Performs work that utilizes existing fixtures, devices, methods, process steps, or procedures, implementing changes as directed.
• Uses equipment, techniques, and tools necessary to complete tasks.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.

You Must Have

• Formal training or practical experience equivalent to technical knowledge obtained in military training courses or through a two-year technical degree.
• 2+ years of experience required
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q level security clearance.

We Value

• We value electrical wiring, mechanical, and/or electronic skills and abilities. HVLP painting with a respirator
• Informal leadership skills

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Additional Information

• JOB ID: 766
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly
• Relocation Available: No
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