Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who will provide mechanical engineering design support for Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) systems, with emphasis on remote handling, post-irradiation examination (PIE) support, activatedcomponenthandling, and spentcomponentdisposal support. This position also provides remote handling technical support to operations personnel during maintenance outages.

This positionresidesin theTarget Engineering Group in the Target Development, Engineering & Operations Section, Neutron Technologies Division,Neutron Sciences DirectorateatOak Ridge National Laboratory(ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical engineering design support for all phases of remote handling.

• Support fabrication, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of remote handling tools and systems.

• Develop concepts to final detailed designs usingCreo.

• Prepare plans, estimates, and schedules for maintenance andcomponentreplacement activities, and produce design, fabrication, and testing requirement documents.

• Prepare presentations for and respond to recommendations from technical design reviews and advisory committees.

• Leadprocess development and mockup testing of new tooling and equipmentas well as in preparation for major equipment repair and replacements.

• Comply withORNL environment, safety, health, and quality (ESH&Q) program requirements and procedures.

• The SNS facilityoperates24 hours per day, 7 days a week, year-round. You may occasionallybe requiredto provide support during off hours or weekends.

• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promoteequal opportunityby fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS in mechanical engineering orrelated fieldand at least5 years ofrelevantmechanical engineering design experience

• A sound understanding of mechanics,materials,fluiddynamicsandstress analysis, with the ability to analyze and communicate complex technical problemsto both engineers and non-engineers.

• Workingknowledge of CADsolidmodeling

• Experience with mechanical design and analysis

• Experience with hoisting and rigging equipment and material handling operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity withPTCCreoCAD software

• Experiencewithhot cell operations and/or otherremotehandling operations using remote machines, cameras, long handled tools, etc.

• Experiencewith radioactive environments andradioactivecomponentdisposal

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
  
  

Benefits at ORNL:

We offercompetitive pay and benefits programs to attract andretainhardworkingpeople!The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits includethe following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan,Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts.Relocation Assistanceis available.