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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:
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
Are you looking for an opportunity to create lasting impact? Do you have experience working with advanced manufacturing planning systems? If so, we need you on our Microsystems Engineering Science and Applications (MESA) production scheduling team. We have an urgent need for a Production PlanningControl Specialist to create a modern production scheduling system for our Silicon Fab Facility. This facility produces a variety of semiconductor products for the Nation and requires a structured yet flexible system to successfully balance customer demands, production capabilities, costs, and capacity. In this role you'll have the opportunity to create systems that will serve as foundational components within a holistic system architecture. You'll work closely with the Production Manager, Systems Engineers and Oracle ERP team as you build this future.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
This position offers the opportunity to create a system with lasting impact. Come join our team and make a difference!
The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.
Qualifications We Require
Qualifications We Desire
About Our Team
The MESA Production Planning and Control Team is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the control systems for demand management, master scheduling, shop floor control, quality management, and configuration management. This is a new organization and team members will have the opportunity to shape the future as the team is built
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.
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 vacations, 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
Are you looking for an opportunity to create lasting impact? Do you have experience working with advanced manufacturing planning systems? If so, we need you on our Microsystems Engineering Science and Applications (MESA) production scheduling team. We have an urgent need for a Production PlanningControl Specialist to create a modern production scheduling system for our Silicon Fab Facility. This facility produces a variety of semiconductor products for the Nation and requires a structured yet flexible system to successfully balance customer demands, production capabilities, costs, and capacity. In this role you'll have the opportunity to create systems that will serve as foundational components within a holistic system architecture. You'll work closely with the Production Manager, Systems Engineers and Oracle ERP team as you build this future.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Team with technical staff, project leads and managers to assess demand requirements and make recommendations to key decision makers regarding demand, inventory and/or capacity needs.
- Analyze and compile schedule and demand data across the supply chain (internal and external); conducting what-if analysis to plan and schedule production, forecast long term capacity issues/constraints and to recommend solutions/options for meeting customer demands within schedule.
- Integrate and manage special builds (new product development builds, technical experimental builds, and problem-solving builds) partnering with the appropriate technical teams to ensure build plans are integrated with production; ensuring quality requirements are effectively planned and executed throughout the product realization process, and deadlines are met.
- Define and assess risks and opportunities; developing strategies (level loading, safety stock, inventory buffers, etc.) for management strategies to mitigate overall programmatic risks.
- Analyze long-term demand (5-10 years); forecasting material demands and costs for incorporation in budget requests.
- Mentor other Production Planning staff and interns.
This position offers the opportunity to create a system with lasting impact. Come join our team and make a difference!
The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus five (5) or more years of experience
- or equivalent combination of education and experience (AS + 9 years or 13 years' exempt experience)
- Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience in demand planning, master planning, shop floor control, inventory control, bill-of-materials, and configuration management
- Oracle ERP experience (version 11+)
- Sandia Laboratories business, manufacturing or engineering experience
- ERP implementation experience
- Semiconductor or other high-tech manufacturing experience
- Experience working in a government contracting environment
- CPIM certification
About Our Team
The MESA Production Planning and Control Team is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the control systems for demand management, master scheduling, shop floor control, quality management, and configuration management. This is a new organization and team members will have the opportunity to shape the future as the team is built
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.
