This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 05/02/2024.

Duties

At the Engineering Laboratory (EL), we believe in the power of innovation and the importance of industrial competitiveness in the United States Our team is dedicated to advancing measurement science, standards, and technology for engineered systems, with the ultimate goal of contributing to improved economic security and a better quality of life for all Americans. We are seeking a talented Engineering Technician to join our Intelligent Systems Division at NIST's Engineering Laboratory. Our team develops, advances, and deploys cutting-edge intelligent technologies that are essential to advance U.S. manufacturing performance. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical assistance in the preparation and operation of additive manufacturing machines, designing and fabricating research instruments and devices, and ensuring safe and productive operations in NIST's additive manufacturing laboratory spaces. If selected, you will: Work collaboratively with engineering and scientific staff conducting world-class manufacturing research. Perform tasks related to the preparation, execution, and post-processing of additive manufacturing components built as part of research projects. Design and fabricate complex experimental apparatus and components using computer-aided design and manufacturing software tools and machining processes. Under supervisor guidance, conduct experimental testing based on objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Provide technical support on assigned projects by applying professional knowledge and skill in engineering practices, processes, and techniques. - Follow health, safety, and environment guidelines and procedures and carry out work in ways that improve the work environment's safety.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: To qualify at the ZT-II Grade Level: To be qualified for this position, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-08 grade level (ZT-II for NIST employees) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in: 1. Set up, operation, and maintenance of computer-numerical controlled (CNC), robotic, or other automated manufacturing equipment such as mill, lathe, electrical discharge machine (EDM), additive manufacturing system, robotic welding center, etc. and 2. Design of mechanical components or assemblies utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting. OR A combination of education and experience Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Intelligent Systems Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Evelyn Carter-Hopkins
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]