Superconducting Mechanical Engineer I - Engineering/Physicist Accelerator I

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 10
Major Administrative Unit / College: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Engineers/Architects, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Superconducting Mechanical Engineer I

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose: 

Entry-level position designing innovative technical devices supporting heavy-ion accelerator development and operation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Use 2-D and 3-D drawings and models produced by designers and engineers in order to create detail drawings (includes the extensive use of GD&T).
• Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts and creating CAD designs/details.
• Provide support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment.
• Assists with project leader and subject matter experts to transform technical requirements into design solutions.
• Assist project leader and subject matter experts in reviewing design layouts, budgets, project documentation, construction, testing, modification of hardware and software and/or the installation of sub-systems.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge and understanding of practices of Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to effectively articulate and exchange information with stakeholders both internal and external.
• Service Focus – the ability to identify and meet appropriate client expectations by offering high-quality services and solutions tailored to diverse client and stakeholder needs.
• Analytical Skills – the ability to assist in creating developing, analyzing, and promulgating technical and/or technological implications of a mechanical engineering action.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – the ability to work effectively with others.
• Continuous Learning – the ability to maintain continuous learning and improvement.
• Ethical Practice – the ability to support and uphold the values of the organization while balancing and mitigating risk.
• Critical Evaluation – the ability to assist in creating, developing, analyzing, summarizing, and presenting information to assist in making technical decisions.
• Experience with Solidworks and PDM software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting and fabrication techniques, or computer programming in one or more languages used by the FRIB; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of experience with CAD/CAE
• One year of experience with SolidWorks
• Experience in the design and fabrication of sophisticated research equipment
• Work experience in fabrication techniques, cryogenic systems, electronics, mechanical and electronic drafting, and computer systems

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Please provide a cover letter and a resume. 

STANDARD 8-5

frib.msu.edu

Advertised:May 15, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:May 21, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time