Mechanical Design Drafter/Designer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Mechanical Design Drafter/Designer to support projects across various sectors including Physical and Life Sciences (PLS), Strategic Deterrence (SD), Global Security (GS), accelerator technologies, high-energy physics, and Energy. The role involves providing drafting and design support for mechanical apparatus, equipment, assemblies, components, facilities, utilities, and systems. This position requires flexibility to work with diverse groups and projects. It is part of the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate and requires full-time on-site presence. The position can be filled at two levels (534.2 or 534.3) based on the candidate's knowledge and experience, with additional responsibilities assigned at the higher level.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting; or relevant degree with significant science, mathematics, and engineering coursework with related experience; or Certificate in Engineering Technology or Mechanical Drafting with related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Intermediate knowledge of drafting standards, procedures, and techniques, including working knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
Experience developing design concepts through fabrication with a broad background in a wide variety of its various sub-disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
Intermediate understanding of design, function, fabrication processes, and packaging of mechanical hardware/systems.
Demonstrated ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge of PTC Creo10 CAD software for creating moderately complex 3D models and 2D drawings.
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Advanced working knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard and proficient use of PTC Creo10 CAD software (additional qualification at 534.3 level).
Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles and demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems (additional qualification at 534.3 level).
Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware design principles, fabrication, and installation processes (additional qualification at 534.3 level).

Nice To Haves

Applied experience with SolidWorks CAD software
Experience in reviewing and verifying the accuracy of work performed by peers and other engineering disciplines as needed.
Experience using PTC Windchill PLM application or other database management software.

Responsibilities

Provide general Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, and to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to conceptualize, develop, and complete detailed designs of hardware for various mechanical applications.
Translate requirements and constraints into detailed layouts, fabrication, and assembly drawings utilizing knowledge of CAD tools.
Create moderately complex 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of design concepts using PTC Creo 10.
Develop detailed fabrication drawings, specifications, and documentation for all designs.
Work independently on small projects and/or contribute to large team projects.
Perform basic calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas; analyze cost effectiveness of design, schedule, and materials.
Interact productively with vendors, customers, and others outside the work unit.
Maintain documentation in a configuration management system (PTC Windchill PLM application).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide advanced Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical design and drafting support where overall design parameters and specifications have been established (additional responsibility at 534.3 level).
Contribute to preliminary design concepts for hardware, componentry, and systems including making independent judgment and decisions (additional responsibility at 534.3 level).
Estimate scheduling and costs to determine effective methods in design, materials, and time to meet project deliverables and prepare and present technical material for design reviews, procedures, and other related documentation (additional responsibility at 534.3 level).