Mechanical Engineer
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton, NY
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$111,300.00/yr - $187,400.00/yr
The Physical Science and Research Operations Division (PSROD) of the NSLS-II currently has a full-time 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.
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.
Essential Duties
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.
Essential Duties
- Responsible for planning and execution 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 x-ray 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.
- Bachelor's 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 life-cycle 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.
- Working level knowledge and experience with 3D CAD modeling software
- Manual dexterity and experience with hands-on 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
- A Master’s 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/ultra-high) vacuum, cryogenic, and precision motion equipment.
- Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of complex technical equipment.
- Experience working at a synchrotron facility.
- Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $111300 - $187400 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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