Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist​/CMM Expert; Engineering Technologist

Overview

The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation s nuclear stockpile stewardship efforts. The selected candidate will join a dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, and quality control professionals to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements. We are seeking a skilled Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist to join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology (PF-AM) group.

In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, machinists, inspectors, and quality professionals to ensure high standards in manufacturing and precision measurements.

The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation s nuclear stockpile stewardship efforts. The selected candidate will be joining a dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, and quality control professionals to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements. We are seeking a skilled Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist to join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology (PF-AM) group.

In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, machinists, inspectors, and quality professionals to ensure high standards in manufacturing and precision measurements.

Key responsibilities include participating in Design for Manufacturability Reviews, ensuring dimensional inspection requirements are achievable, and selecting appropriate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) based on the required Total Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) to meet design specifications. You will perform precise dimensional inspections and verify compliance with design specifications for components and assemblies. Additionally, you will write optimized, user-friendly Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs, provide technical support to internal and external customers, and mentor less experienced team members.

By fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment, you will help strengthen the team s capabilities in dimensional inspection, CMM programming, and M&TE usage.

• Technical Expertise:
  Expert knowledge in programming, operating and calibrating CMMs in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge utilizing QUINDOS, PC-DMIS, Poly Works 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.

• 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 Solid Works, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor or Fusion 360.
• Hands-on experience in maintaining, error mapping, calibrating, and repairing CMMs to achieve sub-micron measurement uncertainties.

This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

• The selected applicant is required to work on-site.
• For consideration, please submit a resume and a comprehensive cover letter informing the hiring committee of how each job requirement is fulfilled.
• Questions? Please contact LANL Recruiter Sarita…