Mechanical Engineer I
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer provides general mechanical engineering support for the design, analysis, procurement, testing, and installation of elements used in particle accelerator facilities. These may include support structures, beam diagnostics, electromagnets, assembly and handling tooling, test fixtures, cryogenic piping, and superconducting accelerator components. The role applies knowledge of machine design, materials science, structural, thermal, and fluid mechanics through engineering calculations and finite element analysis (FEA), and uses 3D computer-aided design (CAD) tools to create component and assembly designs. The engineer designs components and systems used in SRF cryomodules, accelerator beamlines, and detector systems, collaborating with more senior engineers and scientists throughout requirements definition, design, analysis, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning. The role also supports procurement and fabrication, develops and performs design-validation tests, documents work, and presents results at internal reviews and technical conferences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; relevant experience may not be substituted for education.
- Able to communicate clearly in writing, including through email, memos, explanations, and drawings, and explain work to a supervisor and others in the group.
- Able to work effectively with peers.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with basic metal fabrication and welding techniques.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the design engineer for components and systems used in SRF cryomodules, accelerator beamlines, and detector systems.
- Work with senior engineers and scientists to define requirements and design, analyze, fabricate, install, test, and commission components or systems.
- Analyze structural and thermal aspects of designs using engineering calculations and FEA tools such as ANSYS.
- Design components and assemblies using a 3D CAD tool such as Siemens NX, and produce or check fabrication drawings.
- Support procurement and fabrication of components and assemblies.
- Document work in analysis reports, test reports, and technical notes.
- Present results at internal reviews and appropriate technical conferences.
- Develop and perform test methodologies to validate designs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision care plans.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off and leave programs, including paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- 401(k) plan with a 9% Lab contribution; 100% vested.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work and alternate work schedules.
- Tuition assistance, training, and professional development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
