Mechanical Engineer

*Job Description:

Overview: The US ITER Project at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks applications for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The selected candidate will be instrumental in developing new technologies and components for the ITER Project's Diagnostic Residual Gas Analyzer (DRGA) system. The DRGA is a multi-sensor instrument that is responsible for measuring the composition of gases in the ITER.

Basic Qualifications: This position requires a BS degree in mechanical, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of professional experience in design and fabrication of high-performance components and systems. The candidate should demonstrate a diverse background and understanding of the following topics:

* Mechanical Design including at least a basic understanding of mechanics and thermal response of materials

* Able to read, understand, and apply engineering standards

* Able to specify and select components and provide ordering information required to procure components.

* Can demonstrate technical writing and technical documentation abilities

* Experience in hands-on troubleshooting of mechatronic systems

* Testing: designing, executing, and documenting tests that answer specific questions

* Basic understanding of computer simulation packages (such as FEA and/or CFD) as they apply to engineering design, ability to perform basic analyses, validate, and report

* Basic Engineering Drawing creation, checking, and component procurement

* Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work independently with diverse teams.

* Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction and communication with technical peers, program managers, collaborators, and sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in nuclear fusion or fission technology or a closely related field is a plus.

* Experience working in assembly of complex devices is highly desirable.

* The candidate may be required to lead receipt and acceptance of components and/or component/system testing.

* Design and deployment of scientific or research diagnostic systems, including data gathering, analysis, and reporting

* The candidate should demonstrate a diverse background and understanding of some of the following topics:

o Vacuum systems

o Mechanical Design including at least a basic understanding of mechanics, fluids, controls, dynamics, and thermal response of materials

o Mechanical utilities design, installation, commissioning, and operations experience

o Programming, Mechatronics / Data Acquisition and Logging

o Basic understanding of computer networks, wireless communication, PWM signals, digital coms, basic encryption protocols

Procurement, assembly, and testing experience.