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Electromechanical Technologist

Job Category: Electronics Technician
Posted on: 08/11/2026, expires on 11/09/2026 (74 days)
Job reference #: dse/4496

Location

Sandia National Lab (SNL)

Albuquerque, NM (US-Region IV - West)

Compensation

Unspecified

Employment Type

Long Term

About Sandia National Lab (SNL)

GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2026)

$144

Lodging/Night

$80

M&IE/Day

$224

Total/Day

State Unemployment (NM max benefit, US DOL)

$511

Max Weekly

26 wk

Max Duration

$13,286

Max Total

View Sandia National Lab (SNL) Facility Details (Albuquerque, NM)

Job description
We are seeking an experienced electromechanical technologist to join our team and support photovoltaic (PV) power systems research. We are looking for 2 candidates with experience in mechanical assembly, common hand tools, and electrical and electronics work. 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. Familiarity with electrical lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), forklift operations, and use of machine shop equipment is desired.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
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.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite.

Qualifications we Require:

Associate's degree in electronics, electro-mechanical technologies, engineering or other relevant
technical field; that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance

Qualifications we Desire:
Bachelor's degree in electronics, electromechanical technologies, engineering, or other relevant field
Demonstrated experience with DC measurement and data acquisition systems
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

Other requirements

Degree
Associates

Experience
3+ years

Security Clearance
security clearance

Qualifications
Unspecified

Benefits and Other Information:
Full time regular with health, dental, vision, EAP and 401k

Contact information

Dianna Eldridge
deldridge@spectratechinc.com
Street Address: 1006 Floyd Culler Court ,Oak Ridge, , TN 37830 - US-Region II (South East)
Phone: 865-776-8625

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