Development Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the application of technical principles in the fields of mechanical engineering, vacuum sciences, material sciences; emerging technologies, theories, and concepts. Candidate must have the ability to interpret engineering requirements, write technical reports; implement advanced techniques for processing and characterizing ceramics, polymers, and other materials; gather, analyze and interpret test results; independently and accurately organize and track test data; perform duties as a project lead; coordinate and prepare technical aspects of technical projects from inception to completion including project reviews; and conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. Performs difficult and complex technical assignments involving ceramics, fluids, processing, process equipment, purification and//or material analysis. This can include process capability for new equipment; design of experiments; FEA load calculations; coordination with modeling team to test new variables. Participate in the development, research, and design of process improvements which may include new technologies or modification to existing technologies. Design, fabricate and test tooling and fixtures that can include steel, aluminum, graphite, ceramics, polymers, high-performance alloys, etc. Propose, design and execute solutions to complex problems in the field of mechanical engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 2 years of relevant experience.
OR MS in Engineering /Physical science.
OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience OR a Ph.D. with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in mechanical engineering/physical science discipline.
Experience with Solidworks, ANSYS, JMP, and Microsoft Suite.
Ability to test new processes, materials and technologies including some automation.
Experience implementing new technology, machines or materials.

Responsibilities

Interpret engineering requirements
Write technical reports
Implement advanced techniques for processing and characterizing ceramics, polymers, and other materials
Gather, analyze and interpret test results
Independently and accurately organize and track test data
Perform duties as a project lead
Coordinate and prepare technical aspects of technical projects from inception to completion including project reviews
Conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties
Perform difficult and complex technical assignments involving ceramics, fluids, processing, process equipment, purification and/or material analysis
Process capability for new equipment
Design of experiments
FEA load calculations
Coordination with modeling team to test new variables
Participate in the development, research, and design of process improvements which may include new technologies or modification to existing technologies
Design, fabricate and test tooling and fixtures that can include steel, aluminum, graphite, ceramics, polymers, high-performance alloys, etc.
Propose, design and execute solutions to complex problems in the field of mechanical engineering.