Fermilab · 3 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Thermal-Fluids Engineer
Batavia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$111K/yr - $158K/yr
6+ years expFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Thermal-Fluids Engineer to lead the Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group and work on the design, fabrication, testing, and operation of components and systems for particle accelerators.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group leader
Utilize fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and principles to complete assignments and develop familiarization with the Laboratory’s method of project engineering, from the design stage through review, procurement, fabrication, installation, test, and operation
Be involved in the mechanical design, analysis, specification, and construction of fluid cooling piping systems that support the operation of the accelerator complex, including the temperature control of beamline components (such as magnets, collimators, RF cavities, beam instrumentation, high-powered targets, kickers, and associated beam components)
Participate in and lead efforts involving general mechanical-system design, thermal-fluid system design, piping system fluid flow analysis, and heat transfer analysis
Learn the operations of existing accelerator fluids systems and provide operations engineering support by troubleshooting system issues and designing upgrades to existing systems to improve their reliability
Participate in the design of compressible and incompressible thermal fluids systems to support the accelerator
Fabricate systems using different types of welding, brazing, bonding, and soldering techniques with materials such as aluminum, stainless steels, copper, brass, PVC, CPVC, PVDF etc
Work in a team environment
Be responsible for directing the activities of drafters, designers, technicians, and skilled trades on their projects
Communicate with outside vendors, contractors, and fabricators through written specifications and engineering drawings
Direct the activities of co-op engineering students and interns on their projects
Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 8+ years of engineering experience, or a Master's or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate expectations clearly using verbal and written practices with customers / stakeholders and with team members
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the requirements of schedules and shifting priorities
Demonstrated ability to perform fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, piping network calculations and engineering mechanics calculations including statics, stress, strain, and deflection
Demonstrated knowledge of machine shop practices and techniques for fabricating complex and intricate hardware
Must have strong computing skills including preparing and documenting engineering calculations, creating 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, FEA analyses, data presentation, and project management activities (cost estimates, schedules)
Demonstrated ability to create and read mechanical drawings, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and process piping flow schematics
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve engineering problems and troubleshoot operational issues
Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as current, voltages, resistance, and frequencies
Preferred
Knowledge of welding and brazing practices (e.g., TIG, MIG and torch brazing) as related to manufacturing and fabrication of piping is desirable
Skills in AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Fluent, or ANSYS CFX are desirable
Familiarity of CAD software toward the creation of piping fluid flow network systems is a plus
Skills in AutoCAD Plant are desirable
Use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing on drawings is desirable
Knowledge of materials, metallurgy and radiation damage of materials is desirable
Knowledge of code standards such as ASME, AISC and ANSI/ASME pressure vessel and piping codes is desirable
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$260MKey Investors
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2022-11-04Grant· $260M
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