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 vacation, 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:

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Smart Manufacturing and Operational Technology team. This position will focus on supporting the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and tools for the Sandia Smart Factory initiative. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of smart manufacturing and operational technology, including the software used in this field, with the ability to understand and leverage new tools based on domain expertise.

The selected candidate will work collaboratively with teams across Sandia, providing expertise in process data collection and analysis, equipment health monitoring, and operational technology solutions. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, assess the portfolio of tools available, and develop actionable strategies to enhance manufacturing processes.

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

• Collaborate with the Sandia Smart Factory team to implement and optimize smart manufacturing tools and technologies
• Provide requirements and actionable insights based on domain knowledge to drive the vision for CAMINO and Smart Factory efforts
• Analyze and integrate process data collection, equipment health monitoring, and operational technology solutions
• Work closely with project management and software teams to ensure successful deployment and utilization of tools
• Support training and knowledge transfer to Sandia teams, ensuring long-term sustainability of implemented solutions
• Assess Sandia current state processes and future state options to provide a prioritized roadmap for Smart Manufacturing at Sandia

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

Salary Range:

$102,400 - $199,700

*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:

• Bachelor¿s degree in Computer Science or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or equivalent (AS + 9 years or no degree + 13 years)
• Experience with smart manufacturing and operational technology
• Experience with process data collection, analysis, and equipment health monitoring
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience with PTC tools, including Windchill, Kepware, and Thingworx
• Familiarity with GE or Siemens tools and technologies
• Knowledge of Connected Work Cell concepts and implementation
• Previous experience in manufacturing environments or operational technology solutions
• Ability to understand and adapt to new tools and technologies based on domain expertise
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

About Our Team:

The Asset and Operations Management Department, 7573, has responsibilities for three major areas. First, the department is responsible for managing and supporting equipment and facilities for three distinct mission areas: Neutron Generators, Power Sources, and Explosives Technologies. In this area, the department has an Equipment Lifecycle Management team that tracks, procures, characterizes, and retires equipment; and monitors and manages mission-specific facilities projects. Secondly, the Infrastructure Group manages installations of equipment, coordination with Corporate Facilities departments, and coordinates all Process Infrastructure Equipment. Finally, the Calibrations and Maintenance Team supports all production, development, and analytical equipment.

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.

Position Information:

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

Job ID: 696995

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F