Mech Engineer II/Mechanical Engineer I – Brookhaven Science Associates

Job Description

* Bachelor’s Degree degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 7 years of full time, progressively responsible, related work experience
• Experience in mechanical design in the context of at least one of the following areas is required:
ultra-high vacuum, cryogenic environment, high precision, low vibration and movable mechanical support systems, high precision motion control, permanent magnet systems, or high field quality magnet systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software
• Familiarity with advanced methods for optical survey, metrology, and precision drives and encoders.
• Ability to interpret detail/assembly drawings and technical procedures,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a small, dynamic team of engineers, scientists and technicians.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(experience in at least one or more of the following):
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge or experience in thermal, structural analysis using ANSYS and Inventor
• Working experience in these areas in an accelerator laboratory or similar scientific laboratory
• Experience with Software tools such as MatLab, Mathematica, Inventor or Linux operating system.
• Practical experience developing and building sub-systems for particle accelerators, magnets or insertion devicesEnvironmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
• Requires working in laboratory, industrial, construction, noise, and radiation environments in strict compliance with safety directives
• Requires occasional climbing ladders, moderate lifting up to 30 pounds, and working in the vicinity of operating machinery
• Physical coordination & balance.OTHER INFORMATION:
• Candidate will be placed at appropriate level contingent upon depth and breadth of experience.At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
• Lab-funded Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation:
Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)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.The Insertion Device group in the Accelerator Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. The selected candidate will report to the NSLS-II Insertion Device Group Leader. National Synchrotron Light Source-II. Insertion Devices (ID) Group at the Accelerator Systems Division develops and maintains insertion devices installed in the NSLS-II storage ring. ID group conducts very precise magnetic measurement to certify various magnetic devices used in the NSLS-II ring and planned to be used for the future upgrade.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Mechanical design of new permanent magnet based IDs and superconducting IDs.
• Develop engineering solutions to support project requirements, further engineering analysis and engineering R&D
• Coordinate maintenance of the existing IDs in the NSLS-II storage ring.
• Coordinate the work of technical staff for design, fabrication, assembly, test, installation and operation of insertion device systems
• Prepare work plans and procedures
• Work control coordinator and Lock-out and Tag-out (LOTO) personnel
Associated topics:
aerodynamic, bsme, chassis, mechanical, msme, proe, propulsion, solidworks, turbine, vibration