Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is hiring a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer in the Remote Systems Group. The role involves performing research in robotics and mechanical systems for remote and hazardous environments, while also leading projects and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Work individually and/or as part of a team and lead from knowledge and experience
Create parts, assemblies, and technical drawings using SolidWorks and/or Creo to a detailed level
Analyze variety of engineering problems using traditional analytical methods and finite element analysis packages to prove designs meet established design standards. Provide hand calculations to support the design
Prepare schedules, cost estimates, status updates, and performance reports for responsible projects
Develop control algorithms for actuating and controlling mechanical systems
Accountable for compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality in the workplace and lab space
Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Qualification
Required
MS in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines and 7+ years of working experience in a related field. Candidates with a Doctoral degree are encouraged to apply as well
Advanced understanding of mechanical systems, machine design, and system integration
Demonstrated knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the development and application of engineering methods to solve real-world problems
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of differing levels of personnel to reach a common goal
Demonstrated ability to write technical papers, reports, design and analysis calculations, and/or system design requirement documents
Ability to perform research in the area of robotics and mechanical systems for remote and hazardous environments
Ability to work in team environment while excelling in your own research
Excellent communication skills including verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction with technical peers and program managers
Preferred
Prior experience working in the nuclear field, accelerator facility, particularly in the design and development of systems for inaccessible remote environments where radiation is present
Experience in design, analysis, and optimization, of mechanical components
Experience analyzing a variety of complex engineering problems using both traditional analytical methods and finite element analysis programs such as COMSOL, ANSYS, or CosmosWorks
Experience in hardware system integration (LabView, PLC programming, etc.) to control a mechanical system
Familiarity with computer programming languages like C, C++, Python, or MATLAB
Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Wellness Programs
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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