Mechanical Engineer

Apply Now Job ID JR101023Date posted 03/10/2024

The National Synchrotron Light Source is a state-of-the-art, medium-energy (3-billion-electron-volt, or GeV) electron storage ring that produces x-rays up to 10,000 times brighter than the NSLS. The mission of the National Synchrotron Light Source is to provide extremely bright x-rays for basic and applied research in biology and medicine, materials and chemical sciences, geosciences and environmental sciences, and nanoscience. To support this program, the NSLSII must design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, and operate unique research equipment to generate, transport, transfer, accelerate and focus electron and X-ray beams. This includes a combination of custom designed and built parts and vendor produced components developed by a collaboration of the NSLSII scientific, engineering, and technical staff. The NSLSII supports an international user community of over 2,200 researchers from 400 universities. The NSLSII performs all these functions in an environmentally responsible and safe manner, under a rigorous conduct of operations approach.

Position Description

The Mechanical Engineering Group at NSLS-II is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide support in Engineering and Design, project management, construction testing and operations support.

Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.​

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineering and Design

• Provide engineering support for all aspects of the NSLS-II mechanical systems including detailed designs, specifications, calculations, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Manage projects through the entire project lifecycle from conceptualizing, design, estimating/planning, budgeting to construction, installation, and testing.

Project Management

• Ensure adherence to work scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop project plans to meet customer needs within available budgets and time frames.
• Coordinate the work of a group of engineers, in-house trades, general contractors, and outside Architects/Engineers

Construction and Testing

• Assist in development plans to start-up, test, and verify that system performance meets the needs of the facility and identified requirements.
• Monitor and support the construction process with the support of construction inspectors.
• Work closely with other members of the technical staff to develop, execute and report on experiments.

​ Operations Support

•  Support accelerator operations to improve the overall system reliability.
•  Maintain and implement safety practices and procedures applicable to daily activities.
• Develop procedures to maintain and field-certify installed systems

• General
• Prepare and deliver presentations to organizational stakeholders and senior leadership, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BS degree in mechanical engineering and experience in machine design.
•  Ability to perform design responsibilities for a project from conception to completion.
• Working knowledge of Inventor 3D (or similar) modeling software for design and layout of equipment and components.
• Working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing drawing standards per ASME Y14.5
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff.
• Technical writing skills and experience with spreadsheets.
• Exposure to classical mechanical engineering analysis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• At least 3 years of experience in a mechanical engineering related field with an emphasis on machine design.
• Demonstrated understanding of classical mechanical engineering analysis
• Experience scheduling and tracking projects using Microsoft Project or similar project scheduling software
• ANSYS analysis software (thermal, vibration, Stress/strain)
• Ability to perform thermal, vibration and stress analysis using ANSYS
• Ability to perform analysis in- fluid dynamics
• Good understanding of standard production techniques and approaches including machining tolerances, welding and brazing practices, electrical discharge machining, laser and waterjet cutting.

Other Information:

• Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $85000-$120000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience.  Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
• Candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or will have completed all degree requirements by the commencement of employment.

Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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