Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead mechanical engineering design for Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) systems, emphasizing remote handling, post-irradiation examination (PIE) support, activated component handling, and spent component disposal support. The role also provides remote handling technical support to operations personnel during maintenance outages. The position is in the Target Engineering Group within the Target Development, Engineering & Operations Section, Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The SNS facility operates continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round; occasional off-hours or weekend support may be required. The role requires compliance with ORNL environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements and procedures, and alignment with ORNL’s values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. ORNL promotes a respectful workplace and equal opportunity. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position requires obtaining and maintaining an HSPD-12 PIV badge and passing a Federal Tier 1 background check; a Real ID-compliant form of identification is required for employment at ORNL.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or a related field.
At least 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering design experience.
Experience leading mechanical design and analysis for complex systems, including mechanics, materials, fluid dynamics, and stress analysis.
Working knowledge of CAD solid modeling.
Experience with hoisting and rigging equipment and material handling operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge and successfully pass a Federal Tier 1 background check.
Real ID-compliant identification is required for employment at ORNL.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PTC Creo CAD software.
Experience with hot cell operations and/or other remote handling operations using remote machines, cameras, long-handled tools, or similar equipment.
Experience with radioactive environments and radioactive component disposal.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering design for all phases of remote handling, from concept through final detailed design using Creo.
Lead fabrication, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for remote handling tools and systems.
Plan and manage maintenance and component replacement activities, including estimates, schedules, and design, fabrication, and testing requirement documents.
Lead process development and mockup testing of new tooling and equipment, including preparation for major equipment repair and replacement, and guide junior staff.
Present at technical design reviews and advisory committees and resolve their recommendations.
Comply with ORNL environment, safety, health, and quality (ESH&Q) program requirements and procedures.
Provide occasional remote handling support to operations personnel during off-hours or weekends, as required.