Idaho National Laboratory · 17 hours ago
Talent Bridge Post Bachelors: Applied Mechanical Engineer
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$84K/yr - $91K/yrIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a recent bachelor's graduate for their Talent Bridge program, designed to transition individuals from academic study to career readiness. The Applied Mechanical Engineer will apply engineering principles to solve mechanical problems and support research capabilities within the INL Nuclear Nexus.
BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Decompose project objectives into defined and controlled design requirements
Use design methodologies, technologies, and processes which are best practice for the technical discipline to develop and define a design, and to validate that the design meets defined requirements
Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to support and verify design
Maintain familiarity with and technical understanding of codes and standards applicable to the discipline
Document the design (controlled and approved models, drawings, specifications, design descriptions) to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards
Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements to ensure technical features important to design functions are maintained
Oversee or otherwise ensure that fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement are done in accordance with the design
Develop and maintain the assigned systems/equipment. Perform calculations related to the specifications of project, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and mechanical design
Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for improvements in production activities. This may include planning, design, and constructing manufacturing facilities and similar structures or production processes
Apply engineering principles to monitor and evaluate condition and operational performance of plant systems related to mechanical engineering; recommend maintenance and repair standards and procedures, identify vendor data, replacement, and spare parts; coordinate resources and priorities necessary to attain or maintain the appropriate system condition
Support and lead the development of new projects at the INL in area of specialty, including the development of proposals and business plans
Ensure any design modification meets the technical baseline requirements and applicable codes and regulations
Recommend and initiate modifications to support programmatic missions and operational goals and lead preparation of design efforts
Develop, ensure adequacy of, and maintain configuration management of the technical baseline. Establish and maintain configuration management of assigned system. Maintain cognizance of system/equipment status and performance through review of operating logs and observation of operations
Ensure consistency in operation characteristics among applicable documents such as drawings, technical manuals, operating instructions, emergency operating procedures
Enhance technical/professional skills of junior engineering staff through mentoring and training
Work with other designers, customers, and analysts to develop experiment requirements, perform conceptual and final designs, follow all fabrication and inspection activities, lead experiment assembly activities, support installation and testing of experiments, and support development of integrated analyses in order to ensure that facility safety bases are met
Responsible for experiment design and fabrication and associated activities leading to irradiation. Establish experiment designs, demonstrate experiment requirements, and confirm experiment integrated analyses to ensure nuclear safety basis are met
Lead the development of project specific documentation, such as checked and signed drawings. Check drawings developed by others
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET and CEAB accredited institution
Talent Bridge Applicants must have graduated from a college or university with a bachelor's degree within the last 12 months
Experience evaluating the structural integrity of aerospace hardware to meet NASA requirements for creep, fatigue, random vibration, sine burst and shock using FEA and classical methods
Knowledge of aerospace hardware verification testing for NASA programs
Experience writing operations procedures for aerospace hardware assembly and testing
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
Ability to explain complete concepts to other co-workers
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Preferred
Previous participant in an INL internship
Radiation Safety, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and Cleanroom Environment training preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution
Paid time off (personal leave)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
Founded in 1949
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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