BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

BS degree in engineering or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in design engineering, or an MS and at least 4 years of relevant experience or a PhD.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One or more of the following:

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience working with mechanical, HVAC, structural, and electrical disciplines.
• Experience in progressing prototype hardware into production-ready components.
• Experience working on engineering projects associated with designing structures, systems or components (SSCs).
• Experience with vibrations/frequency modes of dynamic systems and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Finite Element (FE) modeling/analysis.
• Expertise with 3D CAD modeling drafting, and product data management (PDM) systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience creating and maintaining design documents in a quality controlled/managed work process environment.
• Strong experience in mechanical system design, analysis and fabrication.
• Experience in the design and startup of pilot scale research processes.
• Requirements management of critical design attributes or safety significant systems.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical problems, ability to technically analyze and communicate engineering problems and to propose potential solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE FOCUSING IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES PREFERRED:

• Robotic Systems and Additive Manufacturing (AM): Robotic systems design, AM process efficiency, system integration, energy efficiency.
• Isotope Enrichment Devices: Complex testbed design, mechanical and process design, detailed design, instrumentation drawings, and fabrication.
• Instruments: Design, validation, procurement, and installation support for mechanical systems related to nuclear instrumentation.
• Fusion Components: Fusion environments, component integration, vacuum/water cooling, ITER project collaboration.
• Plasma-based Enrichment Technology: Design, fabrication, SolidWorks CAD, compliance with engineering codes, high voltage/electromagnetic components.
• Power Converter and Motor Assembly Engineer: Mechanical/electrical engineering technology, motor winding, electrical system assembly, prototype design/testing, power converters.
• Turbomachinery Engineering: Rotor/bearing/damper turbomachinery systems modeling, rotor dynamics, software development in C++/Python.
• Cryogenic Systems Engineer: Operation and maintenance of cryogenic systems, helium liquefier systems, cryogenic test facilities.
• Mechanical Systems Quality Engineer (Manufacturing and Inspection): Fabrication, process and quality control engineering, tooling design, GD&T, CMM operation, DOE clearance preferred.
• Nuclear Fuel and Core Components Fabrication Engineer: Nuclear and mechanical engineering, nuclear/fabrication experience, aluminum welding, nuclear materials handling.
• Turbomachinery Rotor/Bearing/Damper System Engineer: Rotor/bearing/damper system modeling and testing, high-fidelity predictive analysis, non-destructive testing.

Job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform engineering design, drafting, 3D scanning and product data management services across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, HVAC, structural, and electrical.
• Plan and supervise validation testing.
• Oversee the installation of components and systems.
• Participate in work planning and evaluation activities.
• Work effectively with a diverse set of team members to meet project goals.
• Produce accurate and concise technical reports and design documentation.
• Prepare presentations for technical design reviews and advisory committees.
• Participate in R&D activities and prototyping of proposed new equipment.
• Accurately and reliably communicate technical status and performance to ORNL management.
• Comply with ORNL environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.