MechanicalProject Engineer
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Job Description
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL Benefits Program
At BNL the Energy & Photon Sciences (EPS) Directorate is working to solve grand challenges that will create solutions and security for the nations energy system. Advances in basic science are the underpinning of transformational discoveries that rely on Brookhavens datadriven research cuttingedge synchrotron science and leadership in energy science through realtime study of applicable energy materials in working conditions. As part of the capabilities and science focus of the EPS the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLSII) is a stateoftheart medium energy 3 GeV 3billionelectronvolt) electron storage ring. The facility offers scientific and industrial researchers an array of instruments (beamlines) using xray ultraviolet and infrared light to enable discoveries in clean and affordable energy hightemperature superconductivity molecular electronics and many more areas.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Physical Science and Research Operations Division (PSROD) of the NSLSII currently has multiple fulltime opportunities for Mechanical Engineers with Project Management experience. The selected candidates will have a background in mechanical engineering or equivalent and will assist the division staff in the of beamline development projects for the worldleading NSLSII facility. This work will include planning and coordinating the design specification procurement and installation of advanced xray optics and experimental equipment and serving as a project Control Account Manager (CAM). The role will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills and organizational proficiency to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget. In addition the selected candidates are expected to undertake and manage some engineering and development tasks through modeling analysis creating specifications arranging fabrication and procurement with participation in assembly tests installation and commissioning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Lead Scientist and other scientific staff to jointly propose technical scope resource requirements and risk mitigation plans of assigned projects.
Maintain close interactions with beamline scientific and technical staff to design and build components of synchrotron beamlines and endstations to support research projects.
Coordinate the development of procurement documentation including Statements of Work (SOW) and technical specifications and oversee procurement activities.
Develop bid documents evaluate bid proposals and make contract award recommendations.
Provide required work control coordination of NSLSII staff BNL trades and external contractors during installation phase of the project.
Provide technical input and participate in formal project reviews technical design reviews and required project reporting.
Develop and maintain costs and schedule using Earned Value Management principles to deliver project scope as defined by the Lead Scientist and approved by the Project Director.
Manage project change control with concurrence of the Lead Scientist and approval of the Project Director.
Provide detailed specification design analysis fabrication & procurement coordination testing installation and commissioning of xray beamlines components and endstation instrumentation as needed.
Prepare engineering calculations inspection/reports and QA documents.
Provide technical guidance and supervision to project designers and technicians.
Maintain and implement safety practices and procedures applicable to daily activities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline and at least three 3 to six 6 years of related experience.
Experience with project management and/or productionrelated work.
Substantial knowledge in mechanical design of complex instrumentation analysis (including FEA) materials and advanced manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated ability to work in a processdriven environment.
Solid analytical and reasoning skills and proven ability to develop solutions to complex problems.
Workinglevel knowledge and experience with 3D CAD modeling software.
Ability to interpret and work from procedures drawings user manuals and verbal instructions.
Ability to develop complete accurate and detailed work packages specifications drawings and other engineering documents. Experience with ordering and tracking materials as well as developing BOMs.
Effective interpersonal oral and communication skills. The ability to work effectively with a varied group of scientists engineers and technical staff.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
A masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of seven 7 years of related experience is preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in project management principles.
Knowledge of management support software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
Familiarity with earned value management project practices.
Familiarity with DOE ES&H and QA practices.
Good understanding of standard production techniques and approaches.
Working knowledge and experience in thermal and structural analysis using ANSYS and 3D modeling with Inventor.
Working knowledge of (high/ultrahigh) vacuum cryogenic and precision motion equipment.
Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of complex technical equipment.
Experience working at a synchrotron facility.
Manual dexterity and experience with handson work for both assembly and disassembly of delicate equipment.
Demonstrated oral communication skills with public speaking experience.
Environmental Health & Safety Requirements:
Physical coordination and balances.
Arm/hand dexterity.
Vision good near and normal color.
Continuous walking/standing/office work.
Other Information:
Some travel may be required.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multilevel role and the full salary range for this position is $94250 $140900 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidates qualification education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
The successful candidate will be hired at the appropriate level commensurate with depth and breadth of experience.
Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.
About Us
Brookhaven National Laboratory () delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nations future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prizewinning discoveries 37 R&D 100 Awards and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country learn more at BNL Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
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Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a veteran disability or any other federal state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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