Michigan State University · 1 day ago
Non-Conventional Utility Engineer III / Engineering/Physicist Accelerator III
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMichigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. This role involves serving as project leader and subject matter expert for various systems, ensuring operational continuity, and producing effective design solutions.
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Responsibilities
Serve as project leader and subject matter expert for the water-cooling loops, the Hydrogen Recombiner and Ion Harvesting systems, providing strategic oversight of operations and maintenance. Ensure continuous system reliability through leadership of 24/7/365 operational support, advanced troubleshooting, and resolution of complex technical challenges
Ensure operational continuity by providing technical leadership for 24/7 system availability. Maintains readiness to respond to critical incidents and coordinates emergency resolution efforts, including off-shift interventions when required
Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts, performing engineering calculations, and creating CAD design/details of water pumping piping systems
Perform advanced modeling and simulation of thermal loads, heat budgets, and hydraulic systems to optimize performance and reliability. Provide technical input for test verification and validation activities
Direct and review complex repairs, modifications, and performance testing of process control systems and major components, including pumps, valves, and heat exchangers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and operational integrity
Represent engineering in division-level meetings; deliver technical reports and presentations addressing operational challenges, long-term planning, and maintenance strategies
Develops and updates Operation Procedures, Emergency Responses, and Personnel Training
Executes failure analysis of NCU components
Supports the development of the annual Operation budget and maintains spare inventory
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics
Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in physics, electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting, fabrication techniques, heat transfer, cryogenics and computer systems
Experience in the use of CAD and/or related engineering systems, including file transfer
Experience in the use of exotic metals, including knowledge of their properties, in the fabrication and assembly of sophisticated research equipment
Non-conventional Utilities (NCU) engineering, systems, and measurements expertise, including deep knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal frameworks
Working knowledge of designing and maintaining pressurized water piping and pumping systems associated with industry standards
Ability to work with NCU equipment, including radioactive water and hydrogen gas re-combiners
Thorough knowledge of exotic metals
Demonstrable expertise in water and gas engineering, in particular fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Advanced understanding of mathematics
Knowledge of and strict adherence to safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures that apply to this position's responsibilities
Thorough knowledge of CAD
Knowledge of accelerator systems and complex systems facility operations
Superior problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines
Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly verbally and in writing with all audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Working knowledge of resolver/encoder systems in analog control loops (not as used in motor servomechanisms)
Advanced Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 14+ years of experience, or military equivalent
Operations experience in a National User Facility, water utility, industrial continuous process, power generation/cogeneration, nuclear, military or navy environment
Experience with deionized water systems, process instrumentation, ASME B31.3 process piping, ASME BPVC
Experienced radiological worker training
Strong troubleshooting, excellent mechanical and/or electronic skills, and demonstrated practical, hands-on experience
Familiarity with AutoCAD, ChemCAD, Microsoft Office
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior UX Researcher, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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