Electromechanical Technologist

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Electromechanical Technologist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Albuquerque, NM.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

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Our client is seeking an experienced electromechanical technologist to support thier team and support photovoltaic (PV) power systems research. We are looking for candidates with experience in mechanical assembly,common hand tools, and electrical and electronics work. Candidates will be responsible for operating indoor PV characterization tools. Support outdoor PV system installation, instrumentation, and maintenance. Work in both laboratory and outdoor settings. Monitor experiments, including making and recording observations in support of the development and testing of PV systems. Support documentation efforts, including preparing information for scientific and engineering reports and publications.

• Associate's degree in electronics, electro-mechanical technologies, engineering or other relevant technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE L security clearance. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• The work environment requires the ability to lift and manually position large, bulky test devices onto characterization tools, either individually or as part of a team. The position also requires periodic work outdoors in all seasons for most of the workday. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a laboratory setting, performing tasks such as test setup, equipment operation, and data collection and storage.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assembly and common hand tools.
• Demonstrated experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), laboratory instrumentation and basic laboratory data management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Bachelor's degree in electronics, electromechanical technologies, engineering, or other relevant field
• Demonstrated experience with DC measurement and data acquisition systems
• Familiarity with electrical lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), forklift operations, and use of machine shop equipment is desired.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and engineering specifications
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to various experimental environments and learn quickly
• Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple engineers and scientists, and to perform work with a sense of urgency and focus on quality
• Experience with control systems, including low-voltage/low-current measurement systems and motor controls
• Experience with light shop equipment (bench grinders, band saws and drill presses) and basic portable power tools
• Experience with electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), including procedures applied to systems with multiple sources of energy
• Experience with PV systems and components
• Programming and control of DAS systems using Labview, Python, or embedded languages
• Experience with data processing, analysis and reporting
• Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite.