Mechanical Engineer

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory•Berkeley, CA

6h•$94,164 - $158,856•Onsite

About The Position

Berkeley Lab’s Engineering Division is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to oversee medium to large projects and perform complex mechanical engineering work, including design, manufacturing planning, and quality assurance. The position contributes to large projects or multiple smaller projects while working within budget and schedule constraints. Projects may involve particle accelerators, optics, beamline design, magnetic systems, cryogenic systems, and vacuum systems. This is a matrix position that requires flexibility to change assignments as needed. At Level 2, the engineer uses CAD and FEA tools, independently resolves project issues within the project team, develops practical solutions for small projects, and integrates new technologies with established designs. The role includes preparing design specifications, analyses, recommendations, and technical reports; conducting developmental work; collaborating with senior engineers and scientific personnel to clarify requirements; and providing guidance to other staff. As needed, the engineer may take responsibility for project subtasks, prepare EVMS reporting materials for Level 2 or 3 managers, direct technical staff, and present technical work at conferences. This is a full-time, two-year term appointment, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a career appointment based on satisfactory performance, continued funding, and operational needs. Work will be performed primarily at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in Berkeley, California. The position may be subject to a background check, and the finalist must disclose certain misconduct-related administrative or judicial decisions and investigations as described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of related experience; alternatively, an advanced degree without experience or equivalent work experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts and tools.
Ability to apply engineering principles to the design and implementation of projects.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: mechanical design and one or more CAD packages; modeling mechanical and thermal systems; modeling structural composites under structural and hygro-thermal loading; design and fabrication of metallic or composite structures; accelerator vacuum systems or cryogenic applications; or precision machine design and fabrication.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Composite design and manufacturing experience.
Precision machine design experience.
Ultra-high vacuum technology experience.
Cryogenic engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Use CAD and FEA tools for design tasks.
Resolve project issues independently using engineering principles within the project team.
Develop practical solutions for small projects and integrate new technologies with established designs.
Provide guidance to other staff as needed.
Prepare design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for management approval.
Conduct developmental work and write technical reports.
Collaborate with senior engineers and scientific personnel to clarify project requirements.
Take responsibility for specific project subtasks as needed.
Create EVMS reporting materials for Level 2 or 3 managers as needed.
Direct technical staff throughout the project as needed.
Present technical work at conferences as needed.
Contribute to and oversee medium to large projects, including design, manufacturing planning, and quality assurance, while adhering to budget and schedule constraints.