Project Engineer - Vacuum Coating (NWS 00685)

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day- to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Engineering Directorate has an opening within the Materials Engineering Division (MED) for an experienced Systems Engineer to provide technical support for ongoing programmatic activities with vacuum coating systems, including designing, assembling, and upgrading vacuum equipment. The successful candidate will work independently with engineers, scientists and technical staff to perform equipment setup, operations, maintenance and system testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue technical work assignments.

Essential Duties

- Provide general technical support maintaining and modifying/installing vacuum systems components working under general supervision.

- Maintain and operate Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and other vacuum systems equipment, including electron beam and magnetron sputtering systems for thin film development to process parts and acquire data as needed.

- Use software to produce supportive documentation and graphics.

- Follow and adhere to written, operational, and safety procedures while completing job assignments.

- Apply intermediate knowledge of relevant technologies and processes, including interpreting and utilizing laboratory equipment to solve system or mechanical problems.

- Operate experimental and diagnostic equipment in the execution of experiments under general supervision.

- Provide advanced technical support maintaining vacuum systems, modifying/installing vacuum components, fabricate materials/components/operations for complex systems under minimal supervision.

- Apply advanced knowledge to interpret and operate vacuum system equipment to solve complex system/mechanical problems.

- Maintain regular, independent interaction with project leads, scientists, engineers, and technical personnel to train/mentor staff to identify, evaluate, and analyze requirements and processes.

- Set priorities, schedules, and requirements to solve complex mechanical and operational problems.

- Perform other job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

- Associate degree in engineering, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing technology, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience; or a technology related certificate or diploma with related work experience and related course work; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical or engineering field that includes mechanical training.

- Intermediate skills and experience general machine shop equipment e.g., mills, lathes, and cutting equipment, hand tools and precision measurement equipment such as torque wrenches calipers, micrometers, and height gages.

- Experience of vacuum technologies, thin film analytical equipment/processes using PVD systems

- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

- Possess effective written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

- Experience with personal computers and associated software such as Microsoft Office Suite.

- Experience working with materials, characterization, and data acquisition techniques related to vapor deposition processes.

- Significant experience of vacuum technologies, thin film analytical equipment/processes using PVD systems.

- Significant experience using machine shop equipment and precision measurement equipment.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Experience reading and interpreting complex drawings and procedures.

- Experience working with hazardous materials.

- Experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)/Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.