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Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to oversee medium to large projects and perform complex mechanical engineering tasks, including design, manufacturing planning, and quality assurance. The role involves conducting and contributing to large or multiple small projects while adhering to budget and schedule constraints. Typical projects may involve particle accelerators, optics, beamline design, magnetic systems, cryogenic systems, and vacuum systems. This is a matrix position requiring flexibility to change assignments as needed.
What You Will Do:
Mechanical Engineer Level 2:
• Utilize CAD and FEA tools for design tasks.
• Independently resolve project issues using engineering principles within the project team.
• Develop practical solutions for small projects, integrating new technologies with established designs.
• Offer guidance to other staff as needed.
• Prepare design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for approval by management.
• Conduct developmental work and write technical reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and scientific personnel to clarify project requirements.
Additional Responsibilities as Needed:
Mechanical Engineer Level 2:
• Assume responsibility for specific project subtasks and create reporting materials for EVMS for level 2 or 3 managers.
• Direct technical staff as needed throughout the project.
• May present technical work at conferences
What is Required:
Mechanical Engineer Level 2:
• BS in engineering or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience;
• or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts and tools.
• Proven ability to apply engineering principles in designing and implementing projects.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: • Mechanical Design and experience in one or more CAD packages
• Modeling techniques for mechanical and thermal systems.
• Modeling for structural composites under structural and hygro-thermal loading.
• Design and fabrication of metallic/composite structures.
• Accelerator vacuum systems and/or cryogenic applications.
• Precision machine design and fabrication.
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
effective team player.
Desired Qualifications:
Mechanical Engineer Level 2:
• Supervisory experience.
• Composite Design and Manufacturing.
• Precision Machine Design.
• Ultra-high Vacuum Technology
• Cryogenic Engineering
Salary:
Mechanical Engineer Level 2:
This position is expected to pay a targeted range of $106,000.00 to $129,000.00 annually and has a full salary range of $94,164.00 to $158,856.00 annually. The final salary depends on the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
Notes:
• This is a full-time 2-year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. For additional information, click here .
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