Instrument Design Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Instrument Design Engineer who will focus on designing, deploying, and improving instruments for the neutron science community at ORNL’s High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). This position resides in the Instrument Project Engineering Group in the Neutron Technologies Engineering Section, Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of our engineering team, you will have the opportunity to design, procure, and oversee installation and commissioning of new instruments and upgrades to existing instruments, including the design of one-of-a-kind and first-of-a-kind components and systems. Typical instrument components include vacuum and/or pressure vessels, equipment positioning devices, personnel safety systems, neutron and biological shielding, optical components and more. You will work with other engineers in the directorate and the instrument teams consisting of instrument scientists, scientific associates, operations and maintenance technicians, and other technical personnel in the execution of instrument projects. You will be tasked with managing and executing on a defined scope for various projects. The position requires a person with a strong general engineering base able to contribute technically within their specialty as well as the ability to assemble, direct, and work with other technical specialists in the execution of projects.

Requirements

A BS in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, engineering science, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Experience working within multidisciplinary technical teams

Nice To Haves

An MS in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, engineering science, or a related discipline
Demonstrated ability to execute technical projects within defined scope, schedule, and budget

Responsibilities

Performing engineering design and analysis on mechanical systems of varying complexity to support new instrument developments and upgrades to existing instruments at SNS and HFIR
Overseeing fabrication and procurement of components and systems
Planning and supervising validation testing
Overseeing the installation of components and systems
Participating in work planning and evaluation activities
Develop concepts to final detailed and documented designs for SNS and HFIR
Working with designers to ensure engineering standards are met and customer expectations are satisfied
Support testing and development activities
Work effectively with a diverse set of team members to meet project goals
Contributing to multidisciplinary activities to ensure project requirements are met
Produce accurate and concise technical reports and design documentation
Prepare presentations for technical design reviews and advisory committees
Participate in R&D activities and prototyping of proposed new equipment
Produce and follow cost and schedule estimates
Accurately and reliably communicate technical status and performance to ORNL management
Comply with ORNL environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of ORNL values
Execute projects within the defined scope, schedule, and budget