Job Description

About Sandia:

Sandia 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 in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Providing printed circuit board (PCB) procurement support to the Electrical Computer Aided Design (ECAD) group and associated engineering groups.
• Procure printed wiring assemblies (PWAs), printed wiring boards (PWBs), and flex cables from PCB manufacturers.
• Maintaining a list of ECAD approved PCB suppliers and supplier contacts.
• Assisting ECAD staff in preparing requests for quote (RFQs), submitting RFQs to PCB manufacturers, and placing orders.
• Following up with ECAD staff, associated engineering staff, and manufacturers on orders placed, verifying delivery, and maintaining necessary records.
• ECAD receiving activities in conformance with quality and safety requirements, implementing improvements, and ensuring accuracy of records.
• Configuration management of ECAD Procurement records and transfer of files between ECAD and production agencies.
• Working with the PCB Design, ECAD Library, and ECAD Infrastructure personnel in all phases of the PCB product realization process to identify and implement improvements to meet new or changing needs.

Salary Range:

$70,200 - $135,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technologist, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or similar, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience.
• Ability to read and understand PCB specifications, diagrams, bill of materials, and other related documentation.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Knowledge and experience with PCB design or manufacturing.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build and manage effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics.
• Knowledge of the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and analyze data and transactions for problem-solving purposes.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, multitask, and prioritize projects.
• Demonstrated analytical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of shipping practices, procedures, and record keeping requirements.
• Knowledge of Sandia National Laboratories’ electricity-related policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core values.

About Our Team:

The Electrical Design Group is responsible for providing knowledgeable and capable resources to develop and create PCB and flex cable product definition in support of our nation’s security programs. We partner with engineering teams across the lab to produce innovative solutions. We communicate PCB and flex cable design options and recommended approaches to product development teams, stakeholders, and manufacturing partners. The department's primary capabilities include schematic capture and physical layout of PCBs and flex cables, interacting with vendors to procure quick turn prototype circuit boards, and design for manufacturing (DFM) and signal integrity analysis of PCB designs. We provide a positive and inclusive work environment where staff can master new skills, deliver optimal value, and achieve their career goals.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 694139

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.