Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 7 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer-Precision Machining & Diamond Turning
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$141K/yr - $214K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Precision Mechanical Engineer to support projects in the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate. The role involves providing engineering solutions for precision machining and diamond turning systems, contributing to the development and execution of engineering R&D test plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals
Provide solutions to design and characterize precision machine tool subsystems, test prototypes, and perform diagnostics, including assessing tolerance stack-ups, formulating error budgets, and applying measured error compensation systems
Modify and update existing analytical solutions to moderately complex to complex problems that require modeling, statistical analysis, and creative application of established techniques and methods
Perform literature reviews of relevant techniques and methods within diamond turning, precision machining, or optical sensor technology
Participate in providing solutions to the development and implementation of hands-on engineering R&D test plans, analyzing experimental results, and authoring and presenting reports while working under limited direction
Generate moderately complex to complex detailed designs of subsystems in support of optics processing equipment, including precision cleaning, coating, transport and handling, and metrology systems
Contribute to the development and execution, and provide engineering support, for assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and calibration procedures for subsystems
Participate in precision machine assembly laboratory activities including component assembly, spare inventory, and metrology tool calibrations
Contribute to the development of optomechanical measurement and alignment systems with scientific camera technology
Collaborate with project teams consisting of engineers, designers, technicians, scientists, and coordinators, while working independently within established frameworks
Perform other duties as assigned
Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals
Propose, implement, and guide relevant hands-on laboratory R&D experiments in support of sustaining and furthering crystal finishing or alignment systems capabilities while providing technical leadership and project management to a diverse team of engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians in support of repairs and upgrades to equipment
Develop and implement new analytical solutions to a diverse range of complex problems that require modeling, statistical analysis, and creative application of established techniques and methods
Lead formal and informal design reviews and team efforts, and develop and apply high-level technical concepts and techniques to resolve complex technical and programmatic issues and ensure achievement of project goals
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education and previous relevant experience
Comprehensive knowledge and previous experience and proficiency with precision machine structural design, assembly, real-time error compensation systems, or control design processes
Broad experience and application, and comprehensive knowledge of moderately complex to complex engineering analysis using structural, fluid, or thermal computer codes
Comprehensive knowledge and previous experience and proficiency with material selection, manufacturing methods, or metrology for precision tooling and hardware
Proficiency and previous experience with materials and fabrication R&D, with an emphasis in diamond turning systems
Comprehensive knowledge of and broad experience and application of moderately complex to complex engineering hardware design, fabrication, or testing processes
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Extensive experience designing and working with precision diamond turning machines for meter-class optical substrates
Experience with precision metrology and characterization, live error compensation and metrology frames, controls engineering, or optical engineering
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
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2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
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Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
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David Shaughnessy
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