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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 10 hours ago

Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist/CMM Expert (Engineering Technologist 3)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a skilled Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist to collaborate with engineers, machinists, and quality professionals to ensure high standards in manufacturing and precision measurements.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participating in Design for Manufacturability Reviews

Ensuring dimensional inspection requirements are achievable

Selecting appropriate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) based on the required Total Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) to meet design specifications

Performing precise dimensional inspections and verifying compliance with design specifications for components and assemblies

Writing optimized, user-friendly Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs

Providing technical support to internal and external customers

Mentoring less experienced team members

Qualification

CMM programmingGD&T expertiseM&TE usageQUINDOS softwarePC-DMIS softwarePolyWorks softwareCalypso softwareMeasurement uncertainty analysisCAD softwareCommunication skillsTeamworkMentoring

Required

Expert knowledge in programming, operating and calibrating CMMs in a manufacturing environment

Expert knowledge utilizing QUINDOS, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks or Calypso CMM Software

Expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to ensure accurate dimensional measurements

Expert knowledge using M&TE in a high-precision dimensional inspection laboratories, including surface roughness testers, shadow graphs, density determination stations, height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other precision gauges

Advanced understanding of M&TE traceable to NIST, including in-depth knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO, ASME)

Expert written and verbal communication skills to present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers clearly and professionally

Advanced experience training and mentoring inspectors in a high-precision manufacturing environment

Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

Proficient in measurement uncertainty analysis, with the ability to calculate and evaluate the Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) and select the appropriate measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) needed for measurements of part features

Advanced experience utilizing CAD software, including SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor or Fusion 360

Hands-on experience in maintaining, error mapping, calibrating, and repairing CMMs to achieve sub-micron measurement uncertainties