Mechanical Engineer II
About The Position
At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter. The good-faith pay range for this role is $91,800 - $131,900 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location. What your job will be like: Design and analyze particle accelerator systems and components such as SRF modules, magnets, cryogenic systems, and precision alignment structures, while performing engineering analyses in heat transfer, fluid flow, vibration, and stress. Utilize CAE tools like ANSYS and 3D CAD (NX) to create designs that comply with ASME and JLab standards, document them with fabrication drawings, and present technical reports during reviews. Responsibilities also include overseeing subcontracted component fabrication, collaborating with vendors and teams, ensuring proper documentation, and applying manufacturing techniques like CNC machining, sheet metal forming, and welding for serviceable designs.
Requirements
- 4 or more years Relevant Experience
- Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering required
- Broad range of experience which encompasses mechanical, design, analysis, and fabrication techniques.
- Able to effectively train his/her work group and effectively lead work teams within the work group.
- Able to give effective presentations to general audiences and write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for lab consumption.
- Ability to gain proficiency as a subtext matter expert in a specialized aspect of particle accelerator system design.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze systems and components employed in particle accelerators systems to include; Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) components, cryomodules, normal conducting magnets, superconducting magnets.
- Also design and analyze the following systems: vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, cooling water systems, gas systems, precision alignment elements, and equipment support structures.
- Perform engineering analyses including heat transfer, fluid flow, vibration, and stress analysis.
- Utilize CAE tools such as finite element analysis software (ANSYS) as needed. Maintain proficiency in the use of the software so that these tasks can be done in a timely fashion.
- Design systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including: ASME piping, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, and JLab Pressure and Vacuum System Rules.
- Be a team member with designers and other engineers in the development of new system designs. Generate the designs utilizing 3D CAD (NX) models and document the design with 2D fabrication drawings.
- Present technical status reports, defend designs at engineering design and safety reviews.
- Serve as the responsible technical representative for the design, procurement and fabrication of subcontracted components. Interface with external vendors as necessary to ensure quality systems and components are fabricated, inspected, and delivered.
- Ensure all required documentation is generated to support the final design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of assigned systems.
- Demonstrate ability to design components for manufacture, assembly, and serviceability. Utilize knowledge of various manufacturing techniques including: rapid prototyping, CNC machining, sheetmetal forming, and welding.
- May lead technical staff of designers or technicians.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
- 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
- Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
- Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
