Mechanical Engineer

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Fermilab's Accelerator Directorate 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, Molflow+ 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 Engineering Note, 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 Staff Engineer at Fermilab will look like: Utilizing 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 design, analysis, review, procurement, fabrication, installation, test and operation. Being 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. Being 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. Participating in and leading efforts involving general mechanical-system design, mechanical stress analysis, and thermal analysis. Designing and planning the lifting/rigging of heavy components which will involve material handling equipment and techniques Being responsible for directing the activities of drafters/designers, and technicians on their projects Directing the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Must include successful completion of coursework in mechanics of materials, machine design, heat transfer, fluids and thermodynamics.
6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s, in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering discipline
4+ years of engineering experience with a master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering discipline
Demonstrated ability to perform engineering mechanics calculations including statics, stress, and deflection
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 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 create and read mechanical drawings
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.
Knowledge of welding and brazing practices (e.g. TIG, MIG, electron beam welding, oven brazing) as related to manufacturing and fabrication of structures.
Knowledge of materials, metallurgy and radiation damage of materials.
Knowledge in the design and planning of lifting/rigging of heavy components which involve material handling of equipment and techniques.
Use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on drawings and ability to understand and read P&IDs.
Skills in ANSYS or NASTRAN.
Experience in specifying, designing, fabrication, and operations of robotics systems.
Experience in applying Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) technology to design.
Experience with piping network, piping flexibility, heat transfer, and pressure calculations.
Experience with vacuum systems.

Responsibilities

Utilizing 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 design, analysis, review, procurement, fabrication, installation, test and operation.
Being 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.
Being 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.
Participating in and leading efforts involving general mechanical-system design, mechanical stress analysis, and thermal analysis.
Designing and planning the lifting/rigging of heavy components which will involve material handling equipment and techniques
Being responsible for directing the activities of drafters/designers, and technicians on their projects
Directing the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects.