Mechanical Engineer II
Mechanical Engineer II
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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 more.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Physical Science and Research Operations Division (PSROD) of the NSLSII currently has a fulltime opportunity for a Beamline Mechanical Engineer. The selected candidate will lead and manage engineering and development of assigned engineering tasks through modeling analysis creating specifications arranging fabrication and procurement with participation in assembly tests installation and commissioning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning and of major beamline engineering projects within PSROD that encompass significant scope and complexity.
- Close interactions with beamlines scientific and technical staff to design and build synchrotron beamlines and associated scientific instrumentation to support research projects and the respective endstations.
- The core responsibilities include conceptualizing developing detailed specifications design analysis arranging fabrication/ procurement testing installation and commissioning of xray beamlines components and endstations instrumentation.
- Prepare engineering calculations inspection/reports and QA documents.
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to project designers and technicians.
- Assist Project Management teams in developing project plans presentations budget estimates and work schedules.
- Provide technical input in internal and external design reviews.
- Develop bid documents evaluate bid proposals and make contract award recommendations.
- Maintain and implement safety practices and procedures applicable to daily activities.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline and at least 7 (seven) years of related experience.
- Demonstrated experience in executing major engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle from conceptualizing design estimating/planning and budgeting to construction installation and testing.
- Substantial knowledge in mechanical design of complex instrumentation analysis (including FEA) materials and advanced manufacturing processes.
- Workinglevel knowledge and experience with 3D CAD modeling software.
- Manual dexterity and experience with handson work for both assembly and disassembly of delicate equipment.
- 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 diverse group of scientists engineers and technical staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Some travel may be required.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Requires a Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or closely related field of study although a masters degree would be typical. Minimum of ten 10 years progressively responsible related work experience which demonstrates advanced capabilities and use of sophisticated engineering approaches.
A Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with extensive related experience is preferred. PE license is a plus but not required.
Good understanding of standard production techniques and approaches including machining tolerances welding and brazing practices EDM (electrical discharge machining) laser and waterjet cutting.
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.
Environmental Health & Safety Requirements:
- Lifting moderate weights 1530 lbs.
- Physical coordination and balances.
- Arm/hand dexterity.
- Vision good near and normal color.
- Continuous walking/standing/office work.
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.
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multilevel role and the full salary range for this position is $106000 $155000 / 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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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