Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining Engineer)

Nusano•West Valley City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nusano is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join the Sustaining Engineering team at its West Valley City, Utah facility. The role supports development of a heavy ion linear accelerator, beamlines, solid and gaseous target stations, and radiochemistry equipment and machinery. The engineer will primarily handle beamline assembly and installation, then provide ongoing support during commissioning and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Related professional work experience in engineering design and assembly, new product integration, or manufacturing support engineering.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical design.
Advanced knowledge and judgment in most of the following areas: high- or ultra-high-vacuum systems; water-cooling systems, including piping, valves, flow sensors, flow meters, fittings, and seals; pneumatic systems, including valves, actuators, tube bending, fittings, and seals; welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes and techniques; 3D CAD design and drafting in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM; project management, including control of scope, cost, and schedule; and metrology, inspection, quality control, and manufacturing test methods.
Ability to communicate and interact efficiently with researchers, engineers, designers, machinists, and engineering technicians while providing a high level of customer service.
Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools for mechanical assembly, wiring, and plumbing.
Proficiency with digital productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrated analytical thinking and ability to learn rapidly.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working as a radiation worker.

Nice To Haves

Technical experience installing and commissioning precision scientific, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, or vacuum systems.
Experience setting up manufacturing cells, processes, and practices.
Rigging, forklift, or overhead-crane operation experience.
Experience working with a quality program and quality standards.
Experience running and supervising small technical teams.

Responsibilities

Assemble beamline components, including vacuum systems, magnets, beam diagnostics, and supporting utilities.
Collaborate with design engineering to refine designs and mechanical documentation.
Take ownership of delivering beamline subsystems.
Collaborate with physics and operations teams to meet accelerator performance and uptime needs.
Manage projects, efficiently utilizing staff, schedule, and budget.
Participate in and refine tests to qualify and evaluate equipment performance.
Respond to questions about the design, assembly, and operation of beamline subsystems.
Provide oral and written project-status reports to project and upper-management stakeholders.
Work with vendors and internal resources to fabricate, assemble, and validate components and systems.
Train staff to assemble, disassemble, and troubleshoot systems.
Maintain a safety-focused approach in all work.