Scale Modeling Mechanical Engineer STL (Internal Opportunity Only)
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Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
This being an internal opportunity only current UML Employees irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
The UMass Lowell (UML) Submillimeter Wave Technology Laboratory (STL) is seeking a Scale Modeling Mechanical Engineer. This position will be involved in and support all aspects of STLs high fidelity scale modeling fabrication efforts within STLs Model Shop. Key aspects of this position include CAD model creation for model fabrication; target fabrication using subtractive and additive manufacturing techniques such as CNC machining 3D printing metal-casting and resin-casting; the production of technical reports; as well as tracking model costs and labor hours.
Essential Job Duties:
Model Pre-Fabrication:
- Conduct research and gather images data and technical information on selected targets as requested by STLs sponsor.
- Communication with STLs sponsor to coordinate requirements provide progress updates and determine appropriate steps in target development.
Model Computer Aided Design (CAD):
- Create preliminary CAD models using photogrammetry based on collected imagery.
- Design engineer and develop full-production SolidWorks CAD models for assigned targets.
- Prepare CAD models for fabrication by identifying appropriate manufacturing processes (e.g. machining metal casting micro-stamping laser cutting dielectric materials).
- Generate detailed engineering drawings for sourcing components and communicate with supply vendors outsourced machine shops and production shops to support fabrication needs.
Model Creation Documentation:
- Develop and maintain documentation for project costs model-shop labor hours target specifications assembly instructions and technical reports.
- Generate detailed Bills of Material (BOM) for target fabrication.
- Manage and maintain project data within the Product Data Management (PDM) system including administrative updates and version control.
- Maintain the target information library and provide requested data and documentation to NGIC/Sponsor in a timely manner.
- Maintain track repair and upgrade objects in the target library and targets database to ensure accuracy usability and readiness.
Model Fabrication and Assembly:
- Operate model-shop equipment to machine 3D print wax-tree metal-cast and resin-cast components for target production.
- Assemble and test produced targets to ensure functionality and quality.
Monitoring of Relevant Emerging Technologies:
- Monitor emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to target design and fabrication processes.
Other Job Duties:
- Interface with and support STLs undergraduate students with operation of model-shop equipment design workflows photogrammetry and SolidWorks best practices.
- Other duties as assigned by STLs Director or STLs Model Shop Manager.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience:
- At least 1 year demonstrated full-time experience in the fabrication of scale models in support of radar signature acquisition. Or 2 years of similar experience part-time as a student employee.
- Experience with SolidWorks and the SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) system.
- Experience with a variety of subtractive and additive manufacturing technologies including: CNC machining 3D printing (DLP/FDM/SLS) wax-tree metal casting and resin-casting.
- Previous experience working within a DoD cleared facility is required.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with compliance documentation and deadlines.
- The candidate must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance within 6 months from the date of hire and maintain the clearance while employed at STL.
Additional Considerations:
- Preferred Skills:
- Experience with photogrammetry and related software packages
- Given the nature and responsibilities of the position only current U.S. Citizens will be considered for this position.
- Internal/External Communications:
- This position requires regular interaction with outside vendors and DoD contracting officers.
- Regular interaction with STL staff is also required especially STLs machinists Prototype Engineer Model Shop Manager Senior Mechanical Engineer and Director.
- Patient and effective written and oral communication is necessary
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This being an internal opportunity only current UML Employees irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
This is a benefited full-time Grants & Contracts union position in gradeP18. Anticipated salary based on range: minimum: $th quartile: $82093 and midpoint: $92017
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.
