Laser Bay Transport and Handling Shift Lead
Core
Lead, train, and mentor technicians in assembling, installing, operating, and maintaining equipment for the transport and handling of Amplifier Line Replaceable Units and beampath components at the National Ignition Facility.
Role type
Shift Lead for Laser Bay Transport and Handling
Builds
Supports NIF shot operations and Amplifier Refurbishment sustainment
Domain
Nuclear fusion research / High-energy laser systems / Optomechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical systems design and fabrication, Cleanroom optomechanical assembly, Radiological material handling, Semi-automated equipment operation, Process improvement and procedure development, Team leadership and mentorship, Confined space and rigging operations
Preferred skills
Radiological Worker II qualification, Experience with mechatronics, Mechanical drawing interpretation
Technologies
Laser Bay Transports, Canisters, Semi-automated Laser Bay equipment, Radiological containment systems
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor technicians in equipment assembly and maintenance, Plan and oversee setup and recovery of Amplifier components, Ensure safe and efficient operations in cleanroom environments, Design and fabricate complex mechanical components, Identify and implement process improvements, Serve as Daily Work Team Leader
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties