Mechanical Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a dedicated applied mechanical engineer. This position will involve machine design and process engineering in a research and development atmosphere requiring both analytical and hands-on activities. Projects range from new equipment detailed design and tooling, to small consulting tasks. With technical guidance from a senior level Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in supporting the development of engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies. You will perform routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection, and be involved in hands-on construction of mission equipment. You will prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis, and utilize and develop an understanding of industry codes and standard practices. AET resides within the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division (NND) at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL). The NND is a division operating within the National Security Sciences Directorate at ORNL. NND staff contributes world class research, technology development, risk assessment, and systems analysis related to nonproliferation and counterproliferation. The division activities play a vital role in implementation of national policy issues that strive to ensure global nuclear security. One of the major focus areas of the AET group is the development of advanced approaches to operation, characterization, and analysis of nuclear fuel cycle processes. The group specializes in the application of engineering principles supporting the characterization of processes and related materials. The AET group collaborates and works with staff from other groups within NND and ORNL to assure the full expertise of fuel cycle processes are applied to meet sponsor needs.

Requirements

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with solid modeling and design software packages
• Experience in the machine design, fabrication and or tooling design
• Machining and fabrication shop experience
• The ability to work flexible hours and travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• A B.S. Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years (MS+3) of related experience
• Demonstrated experience in the design, fabrication, and operation of test stands and/or complex mechanical systems
• Demonstration of design and process team experience as well as experience in process development & control
• Manufacturing environment quality experience
• Experience in maintaining high levels of process documentation and quality assurance are desired
• TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering deliverable development such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies.
• Perform routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Hands-on construction of mission equipment
• Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
• Utilize and develop an understanding of industry codes and standard practices.
• Participate in the design, fabrication, assembly, and operation of dynamic test stands.
• Effectively interact with various ORNL staff as well as internal and external sponsors.
• Work in a team environment with co-workers and management as well as independently.
• Fully document work performed in the forms of technical reports, papers and presentations.
• Participate in the development of research proposals.
• Interface with principal investigators, management, engineers, fabricators, modelers and test campaign personnel.

Benefits

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy.
• As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.
• WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
• In addition, due the SCI, you may be also be subject to random polygraph testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level