LBNF/DUNE Mechanical Design Engineer

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Ridge, NY

2d•$91,850 - $151,750•Onsite

About The Position

The LBNF/DUNE Mechanical Design Engineer performs a wide variety of mechanical design engineering tasks under general technical direction, with some latitude for initiative and judgment. Work focuses on layouts, designs, analysis, and documentation for installing detector components and infrastructure for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). The role involves working with physics, engineering, and technical staff at BNL, SURF, CERN, and FNAL to gather information, develop designs, oversee fabrication drawing development, and prepare procurement Statements of Work (SOWs) and bases of estimate (BOEs. The position is based at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) in Upton, New York, with travel to SURF in South Dakota and Fermilab in Illinois. The engineer develops 3D models and 2D drawings of detector and infrastructure components and assemblies; interprets and ensures conformance to applicable standards, codes, and policies, including ASME Y14.5M; performs tolerance stack-up and interference analyses; develops designs and layouts to meet physics and engineering specifications; and manages layouts, parts, and assemblies. Substantial in-person presence at BNL and substantial presence in South Dakota during installation are required. The far detector will be constructed approximately one mile underground at SURF. The engineer works with scientists and engineers to refine detector installation processes and develops solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling, and overall integration. The role also includes preparing and maintaining production-, fabrication-, and procurement-ready drawings; drafting SOWs and overseeing fabrication and procurement; and integrating environment, safety, health, quality, and risk-assessment considerations into requirements, designs, and construction documents and processes. This is a multi-level position with an annual salary range of $91,850 to $151,750. The salary and level will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential. The position may involve confined spaces, cryogens, and oxygen-deficiency hazards, and requires the ability to visit construction and installation sites, including underground spaces, and travel domestically and internationally for extended periods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics.
At least 3 years of engineering experience.
Experience developing and maintaining detailed 2D drawings for production, fabrication, or procurement.
Ability to develop solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling designs, and overall integration using an engineering background.
Experience integrating Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) considerations into requirements, design, and construction documents and processes.
Experience integrating risk assessment and mitigation into design and construction.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Catia, or PTC Creo.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with project, laboratory, and stakeholder personnel, including in international environments.
Experience working with project teams in a manufacturing, industrial, or research setting.
Ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines.
Ability to use a computer for engineering analysis, report writing, and presentation development.
Experience using engineering document-management and CAD systems, including implementation across disparate disciplines.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere and in an international environment.
Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods.
Ability to visit construction and installation sites, including underground spaces.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

7 years of engineering experience.
Substantial knowledge of engineering fundamentals, handbook formulas, material properties, machine shop practices, vendor products, and practical application of dimensioning and tolerances.
Experience with structural analysis using finite element analysis software such as ANSYS Workbench.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed drawings suitable for production, fabrication, and procurement for project stakeholders.
Draft Statements of Work for fabrication and procurement contracts and oversee the fabrication and procurement process.
Develop creative solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling, and overall integration.
Work with scientists and engineers to refine the detector installation process.
Generate 3D models and 2D drawings of DUNE detector and infrastructure components and assemblies.
Interpret and ensure conformance to applicable standards, codes, and policies, including ASME Y14.5M.
Conduct tolerance stack-up and interference analyses.
Develop designs and layouts that meet physics and engineering specifications, and manage layouts, parts, and assemblies.
Integrate environment, safety, health, and quality requirements into requirements, designs, construction documents, and processes.
Integrate risk assessment and mitigation into design and construction.
Communicate effectively with project, laboratory, and stakeholder personnel in a complex international environment.