Physical Testing Engineer
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Job Description
Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Physical Testing Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Quality Technical Support ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What Youll Do
- Provides engineering support for materials and component testing and examination activities including development of examination and testing methodologies and procuring and maintaining required equipment and facilities.
- Provides technical expertise for test and inspection operational support budget preparation procedure development training and analysis of job hazards.
- Provides technical support for a variety of nondestructive and destructive examination processes including mechanical testing digital microscopy ultrasonic and dynamic testing techniques.
- Develops material evaluation specifications involving laboratory processes and techniques such as metallography mechanical testing and failure analysis.
- Manages projects periodically to plan and implement new test processes and equipment upgrades.
- Provides engineering support for new process design facility alterations and modifications new equipment installation and environmental and safety concerns.
- Provides and maintains design specification procurement requirements certification and traceability of test equipment and instruments.
- Participates in operational safety reviews to analyze hazards associated with testing and examination activities. Identifies engineering and/or administrative controls necessary to protect workers from the identified hazards.
- Prepares safety and administrative documentation required to obtain the necessary authorization to perform new or revised testing and examination operations.
- Assigned activities require daily access to numerous nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a Masters degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Preferred Job Requirements
- Knowledge of manufacturing and Y-12 organizational policies configuration and document control procedures and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS).
- Knowledge of a range of principles theories professional competencies work methods and knowledge of other job specialties and functions.
- Interacts with senior management and externally to achieve organizational goals.
- Exercises significant supervision and provides leadership through expert knowledge or management.
- Interacts with senior business professionals senior technical staff and senior management to address complex business issues and problems.
- Significant experience applying and demonstrating competencies to lead technical projects.
- Experience with laboratory processes and techniques such as metallography mechanical testing and failure analysis.
- Must be able to clearly express and document technical issues using Microsoft Office or other software packages.
- Must be a self starter and able to work with all levels of personnel ranging from craft to Design Agency staff.
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Notes
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
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