Mechanical Engineer

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: The Fermilab Accelerator Division Mechanical Support Department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is a collaborator by nature and who seeks out the latest technology and tools to design, fabricate, test, install and operate components and systems for our particle accelerators. We use the latest technology such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, Siemens NX, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) to model, simulate, prototype, and test our designs. We work with vendors who stretch their technical abilities to fabricate the next generation of components and systems. We expand our engineering skills, and sometimes write the textbooks, in order to operate the existing accelerators. We work with collaborators throughout the lab and the world to plan future accelerators for projects such as the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II). What your day-to-day as a Mechanical Engineer at Fermilab will look like: Utilize fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and principles to complete assignments and develop familiarization with the Laboratory’s method of project engineering, from the design stage through review, procurement, fabrication, installation, test and operation. Be involved in the planning, implementation, and documentation of the installation of upgrades and repairs to the mechanical and vacuum systems that support the accelerator by working with machine stakeholders, scientists, engineers, drafter/designers and technicians. Be involved in the mechanical design, analysis, fabrication/construction, and installation of devices and equipment for the accelerator complex including beamline elements (such as, collimators and beam instrumentation), remote positioning devices, support structures, and vacuum systems. Participate in and lead efforts involving general mechanical-system design, mechanical stress analysis, and thermal analysis. Design and plan the lifting/rigging of heavy components which will involve material handling equipment and techniques Be responsible for directing the activities of drafters/designers, and technicians on their projects Direct the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects. Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Should include successful completion of coursework in mechanics of materials, machine design, heat transfer, fluids and thermodynamics.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 2+ years of engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to communicate expectations clearly using verbal and written practices with customers / stakeholders and with team members
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the requirements of schedules and shifting priorities
Demonstrated ability to design, fabricate and install structural systems to support loads greater than 100-pounds
Demonstrated ability to perform engineering mechanics calculations including statics, stress, and deflection
Demonstrated ability to create and read mechanical drawings
Demonstrated knowledge of machine shop practices and techniques for fabricating complex and intricate hardware
Must have strong computing skills including preparing and documenting engineering calculations, creating 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, FEA analyses, data presentation, and project management activities (cost estimates, schedules)
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve engineering problems and troubleshoot operational issues

Nice To Haves

Experience with design, assembly and operation of high and ultra-high vacuum systems is desirable
Knowledge of welding and brazing practices (e.g. TIG, MIG, electron beam welding, oven brazing) as related to manufacturing and fabrication of structures is desirable
Knowledge of materials, metallurgy and radiation damage of materials is desirable
Knowledge in the design and planning of lifting/rigging of heavy components which involve material handling of equipment and techniques is desirable
Use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on drawings and ability to understand and read P&IDs is desirable
Skills in ANSYS or NASTRAN is desirable
Experience in specifying, designing, fabrication, and operations of robotics systems is desirable
Experience in applying Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) technology to design is desirable
Experience with piping network, piping flexibility, heat transfer, and pressure calculations is desirable

Responsibilities

Utilize fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and principles to complete assignments and develop familiarization with the Laboratory’s method of project engineering, from the design stage through review, procurement, fabrication, installation, test and operation.
Be involved in the planning, implementation, and documentation of the installation of upgrades and repairs to the mechanical and vacuum systems that support the accelerator by working with machine stakeholders, scientists, engineers, drafter/designers and technicians.
Be involved in the mechanical design, analysis, fabrication/construction, and installation of devices and equipment for the accelerator complex including beamline elements (such as, collimators and beam instrumentation), remote positioning devices, support structures, and vacuum systems.
Participate in and lead efforts involving general mechanical-system design, mechanical stress analysis, and thermal analysis.
Design and plan the lifting/rigging of heavy components which will involve material handling equipment and techniques
Be responsible for directing the activities of drafters/designers, and technicians on their projects
Direct the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects.
Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.