Early Career R&D Laboratory Support Technologist - Lithium Batteries, Onsite

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We are seeking an early career R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to support the growing lithium ion and lithium primary battery projects in Department 7445. This department provides engineering design and development support to the Power Sources Technology Group (PSTG) of power sources used for NNSA, DoD, DOE, NASA and commercial applications. Our products are based on several different battery chemistries including both lithium primary and secondary cells. Products are designed and validated to meet demanding customer requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently while helping to meet team goals and deliverables. Training and mentoring will be provided. Occasional mission essential travel may be necessary.

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

• Produce, test and deliver power source products in a dynamic environment
• Set-up and conduct experiments
• Prepare, modify, and assemble test equipment
• Evaluate materials and support the fabrication of prototype batteries or test articles
• Help in the analysis and interpretation of test data
• Perform literature searches and support technical drawing reviews
• Develop specifications and work instructions

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$63,800 - $123,400

*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.

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

• Associates or Bachelors degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) discipline or equivalent work experience
• Previous experience working safely in a lab environment
• Three or more years of experience working with electromechanical components, particularly lithium primary and secondary batteries, including fabrication and testing using commercial or custom testers as well as open set-ups
• Three or more years of experience with relevant processes such as encapsulation, soldering, laser welding, resistance welding and/or tooling & fixturing design
• Experience with modeling software such as Ansys
• Experience building and testing electrical cables or testers
• Experience developing/writing work instructions
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills especially with equipment troubleshooting Examples would include the ability to use multimeters to troubleshoot electrical circuits or resolve software issues
• Previous experience working in accordance with Sandia ES&H policies
• Evidence of strong written and communication skills

Department 7545, Power Sources Design and Development is part of the integrated Power Sources Technology Group. The Power Source organization provide cradle to grave R&D, engineering, and production of power sources including thermal batteries, thermoelectrics, and lithium primary and secondary cell batteries, as well as research into many other new power source technologies. Power source technology is a growing need area both within the NW SMU and in the Energy, Climate and Infrastructure Security (ECIS) SMU. While the primary customer of the Power Sources and Metrology Group is NNSA, both business areas are growing a customer base including DoD, NASA, other DOE offices, and commercial entities.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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