Idaho National Laboratory · 22 hours ago
MFC Mechanical Engineer
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $234K/yr
5+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. The MFC Mechanical Engineer will shape the future of nuclear energy by developing cutting-edge solutions and contributing to groundbreaking research that powers national progress in energy and security.
National DefenseEnergyRenewable EnergyInformation TechnologyBiofuelHomeland Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements
Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs
Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems
Maintain familiarity with codes and standards applicable to the discipline
Document designs to establish conformance with requirements and standards
Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements
Ensure fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement align with design specifications
Develop and maintain systems/equipment, perform calculations, and evaluate design specifications
Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for production improvements
Monitor and evaluate plant systems, recommend maintenance and repair standards, and identify vendor data and spare parts
Support and lead new project development, including proposals and business plans
Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable codes
Maintain configuration management of the technical baseline and assigned systems
Ensure consistency in operational characteristics across documentation
Mentor and train junior engineering staff
Develop experiment requirements, perform designs, and support fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing
Lead the design and development of experimental setups and support post-irradiation examination (PIE) of irradiated test fuel
Serve as design engineer for fueled test train fabrication tasks
Develop project-specific documentation and check drawings
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Level 3: Bachelor's in engineering or mechanical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 5 years experience Master's and 2 years experience. PhD and 2 years experience
Level 4: Bachelor's in engineering or mechanical engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited institution and 9 years of experience. Master's and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'L' clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution
Experience in machine design, robotics, and related control systems
Experience in fabrication and fabrication techniques
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
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.
5001-10000 employees
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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