Development Welding Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Development Researcher, the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research activities with a specific application to manufacturing, production, or quality operations or similar national applications. The position performs duties as a project lead, coordinating and preparing technical aspects projects from inception to completion including project reviews. The position conducts formal presentations personnel and other interested parties. The candidate participates in the development, research, and types of proposed improvements in production and formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements. The candidate will serve as the liaison with representatives of the various design agencies, vendors, and contractors required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion objectives. Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments, analyzes impact of mission changes on designs and concepts. Recommends improvements and prepares technical specifications. Acts as a leader, consultant as required in the design and application of products, processes, devices, and equipment with scientists, and other technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required economical accomplishment of the Plant's assigned mission. Recommends improvements in procedures and work control packages, technology utilization and automation, the impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs. Y-12 has a long history of uranium research and development. The current posting seeks expertise in production and characterization of uranium, uranium alloys, and their associated materials. The role includes evaluation, analysis, recordkeeping, procurement, working in a laboratory environment, testing of next equipment, as well as development of novel materials and manufacturing technologies. In addition to and development activities, the job role includes interfacing with system and process engineers in the areas of the plant to provide technical oversight and troubleshooting assistance for the various metallurgical processing capabilities to ensure that Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) mission milestones are met.

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.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge in technical principles, theories, and concepts of engineering systems related to material, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and engineering application of computers.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word, interpret experimental results, and convert the data generated into detailed written reports for both internal as well as external customers.
Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision; develop, manage, and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop a plan for recovery in order to successfully achieve overall objectives.
Experience with various joining techniques such as Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), Laser welding, Friction Stir welding, and Electron Beam welding is desired.
Relevant experience with other joining techniques such as induction brazing, soldering, and resistance welding is also preferred.
Firm grasp of metallurgical principles related to material joining such solidification behavior, heat flow, cooling rate, and structure of fusion welds.
Experience with developing weld procedure qualifications is desired.
Experience with training and certifying welders is preferred but not 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.

Responsibilities

Conducting leading edge research activities with a specific application to manufacturing, production, or quality operations or similar national applications.
Performing duties as a project lead, coordinating and preparing technical aspects projects from inception to completion including project reviews.
Conducting formal presentations personnel and other interested parties.
Participating in the development, research, and types of proposed improvements in production and formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements.
Serving as the liaison with representatives of the various design agencies, vendors, and contractors required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion objectives.
Performing difficult and complex technical project assignments, analyzes impact of mission changes on designs and concepts.
Recommending improvements and preparing technical specifications.
Acting as a leader, consultant as required in the design and application of products, processes, devices, and equipment with scientists, and other technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required economical accomplishment of the Plant's assigned mission.
Recommending improvements in procedures and work control packages, technology utilization and automation, the impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs.
Seeking expertise in production and characterization of uranium, uranium alloys, and their associated materials.
Evaluating, analyzing, recordkeeping, procurement, working in a laboratory environment, testing of next equipment, as well as development of novel materials and manufacturing technologies.
Interfacing with system and process engineers in the areas of the plant to provide technical oversight and troubleshooting assistance for the various metallurgical processing capabilities to ensure that Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) mission milestones are met.