Sandia National Laboratories · 3 hours ago
GT1 Apprentice Electronic Fabrication - Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
4+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work. The Apprentice Electronic Fabrication Tradesperson will receive hands-on training in various electronic fabrication processes and will be involved in planning, fabricating, and testing electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, layout, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, test, calibrate and inspection of a wide range of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment utilizing engineering principles in support of a research and development, and/or complex production prototyping environment
You will receive hands on training in soldering, complex cabling and harnessing, Printed wire assemblies, PWA, PCB, magnetics, electromechanical assembles, rack systems and tester fabrication learning and display a high level of proficiency in all areas
Responsibilities include consulting with requesters on circuity, package design, and performance requirements as follows:
Designing, developing, and preparing electromechanical layouts and drawings using CAD/CAM software and other computer tools
Planning, scheduling and fabrication of special test equipment, wiring, harness and cables, cases and chassis, as well as performing complete mechanical, electrical and functional testing and analysis of completed units
Work involves utilizing all types of electronic test equipment to develop, setup, and perform qualification and evaluation tests on components and systems
Consult and team with Management, other Tradespersons, Mentors and Trainers
Collaborate with engineers and serve as a fabrication resource on design and manufacturability issues
Utilize a computerized database to maintain required records
Perform work using industry standard safety practices. Requirements include completion of a State approved Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprenticeship Program with the apprenticeable occupation of Electronic Engineering Technician
Obtain new and maintain current required electronics fabrication process qualification in order to meet current as well as future business needs
Qualification
Required
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology, or Advanced Systems Technology in Electronics as provided by a Community College or equivalent, with an overall of cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater or 4 years of hands on relevant work history
(MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH RESUME WHEN APPLYING) Your application is not complete until a copy of your unofficial transcripts is uploaded with your resume into the job posting. You can only upload one document, so please scan in both documents (resume and transcripts) as one document
Responsibilities include consulting with requesters on circuity, package design, and performance requirements as follows:
Designing, developing, and preparing electromechanical layouts and drawings using CAD/CAM software and other computer tools
Planning, scheduling and fabrication of special test equipment, wiring, harness and cables, cases and chassis, as well as performing complete mechanical, electrical and functional testing and analysis of completed units
Work involves utilizing all types of electronic test equipment to develop, setup, and perform qualification and evaluation tests on components and systems
Consult and team with Management, other Tradespersons, Mentors and Trainers
Collaborate with engineers and serve as a fabrication resource on design and manufacturability issues
Utilize a computerized database to maintain required records
Perform work using industry standard safety practices. Requirements include completion of a State approved Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprenticeship Program with the apprenticeable occupation of Electronic Engineering Technician
Obtain new and maintain current required electronics fabrication process qualification in order to meet current as well as future business needs
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD
Good understanding of technical drawings, blueprints and electrical schematics
Understanding of ISO Quality Systems Requirements and IPC-A610 acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
Experience working in a Microsoft Windows environment
Hands on electronics fabrication of 3-5 years of experience
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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