Technician - Survey, Alignment, and Metrology

Requisition Id 16298 

­­Overview:  

Oak Ridge National Lab is seeking a technician for the Survey, Alignment, and Metrology Group. In this role, you will be responsible for using high-precision instruments to perform accurate, high-precision alignment and metrology on a wide variety of mechanical systems in support of the SNS accelerator systems and neutron beam lines. These can be one-of-a-kind or first-of-a-kind systems and frequently have unique alignment issues, often requiring innovative solutions.

This position resides in the Survey, Alignment, and Metrology group in the Neutron Technologies Engineering Section, Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Works with scientists, engineers and other technical staff to determine required alignment and mapping tolerances.
• Performs precise and accurate measurements with instruments such as laser trackers, coordinate measuring machines, and PCMM arms.
• Maintains instruments and checks calibration.
• Uses metrology software to transform coordinate systems and perform geometric best fits.
• Produces accurate and concise technical reports.
• Accurately and reliably communicates technical status and performance to ORNL management.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and check field installations and component dimensions against the drawings.
• Complies with ORNL environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of ORNL values and ethics.
• Produce written inspection reports.
• Build 3D CAD models from field data, such as large-volume laser scans.
• Setup, maintain, and document survey control networks.
• Provide field high-precision (micron level) alignment of equipment.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• An AS degree in metrology, surveying, engineering, design, or related field and 5 or more years of relevant surveying, metrology, or engineering experience.
• An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience may be considered instead of an AS degree.
• Understanding of CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., scientific specialists, engineers, and technicians) to meet defined project cost and schedule targets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accelerators or neutron instruments.
• Experience with laser trackers, coordinate measuring machines, PCMM arms, laser scanners, optical tooling equipment, calipers, micrometers, and other metrology tools.
• Familiarity with Spatial Analyzer, Geomagic, Cyclone, Verisurf, Polyworks or other metrology software.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience performing large-volume laser scanning and/or building CAD models from large-volume scan data.
• Programming/scripting ability.

Special Requirements: 

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL:  

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts. Relocation Assistance is available for certain positions.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.