Precision / Metrology Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Mechanical/Precision or Metrology Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Development Group. You will apply precision engineering principles to contribute to and/or lead projects supporting stockpile stewardship programs. These efforts will include the planning and execution of strategies for quantifying the uncertainty of new and existing technologies ranging from additive manufacturing to dimensional metrology. You will become familiar with the ongoing priorities of the programs being supported to assist in developing proposals for future technology development that aids in the success of program objectives. Projects may involve requirements that are beyond commercially available capabilities and solutions may require modifications to commercial tools or development of advanced tools, sensors, and fabrication methods. When available technology is inadequate to meet current or future program needs, forward thinking will be essential for envisioning directions for technology development. This position is in the Material Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Fundamental knowledge of metrology principles and technologies, as well as their related application spaces.
Working engineering knowledge associated with inspection operations and experience interpreting specifications and technical drawings.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
Experience with responsibility for research, design, analysis, prototyping, and early fabrication/assembly/test.
Experience analyzing accuracy and resolution limits in metrology tools and manufacturing equipment.
Fundamental knowledge of and experience designing and implementing hardware.
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of metrology principles and technologies, with demonstrated ability to apply these to both new and existing moderately complex processes/equipment.
Experience and comprehensive knowledge in the design and evaluation of metrology systems and processes.
Experience in the application of uncertainty analysis and error budgeting, with the ability to apply these to both new and existing processes/equipment.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
Experience leading or contributing to design reviews.

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Machine Tool Metrology.
Proficient in commercial software applications such as Visual Basic (VB) or Python.
Proficient in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) software such as PC-DIMIS, QUINDOS, or CALYPSO.
Working engineering knowledge associated with manufacturing.
Experienced in controls engineering, for example PLC programming or LabVIEW development.
Experience in the Critical Measuring and Test Equipment (CM&TE) and quality assurance.
Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on developing relationships and building long-term collaborations with internal and/or external sponsors.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering solutions for the characterization and inspection processes used in the fabrication of components, including tooling design, procedure development, and uncertainty analysis.
Perform inspection operations of limited complexity and interpret specifications and mechanical drawings.
Perform engineering calculations to support design, fabrication, and/or metrology operations.
Analyze and interpret metrology data and the methods used to collect it.
Work independently under general direction and collaboratively as part of a team.
Present technical approaches, project plans, and documentation to peers and program managers.
Design and implement hardware of limited complexity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Solve moderately complex to complex technical issues related to metrology and manufacturing operations.
Utilize rigorous error budgets, kinematic (exact) constraint, and other precision engineering principles to qualify processes, provide quantified design enhancements as needed to meet capability requirements, and oversee the fabrication and implementation of these designs.
Develop and present research and development proposals.
Plan and execute on strategies to quantify the performance of new and existing manufacturing and metrology technologies while working under limited direction.