Position SummaryNusano has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our West Valley City, Utah, facility. This Mechanical Engineer will be part of our Mechanical Engineering team and will help complete the design and build-out of our particle accelerator-based radioisotope production facility.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams of physicists, chemists, engineers, and technical support staff to develop and finalize designs for complex new devices
- Translate concepts into detailed engineering drawings, perform design analyses, identify potential problems, and independently or collaboratively develop solutions
- Manage all aspects of component fabrication, including components that consist of multiple complex pieces
- Install, test, commission, and provide lifecycle support for custom equipment
- Author and maintain procedures and documentation that support the equipment and the stakeholders responsible for its operation
- Develop test plans and participate in testing to qualify and evaluate equipment performance
- Present project results and designs and respond to questions regarding engineering design and equipment operation
- Work effectively and cooperatively within a team environment
- Once equipment is operational, serve as a subject matter expert and assist with troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades
- Give and receive direction and communicate effectively across all teams within the organization
- Continuously strive for the highest level of performance
- Maintain a personal safety mindset at the forefront of all work
QualificationsMinimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- Five or more years of related professional work experience
- Aptitude for assembly work, on-the-fly modifications, and guiding a group of technicians in completing similar work
- Two or more years of experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and the ability to learn quickly
Preferred Requirements- Professional Engineer license, master's degree, or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field
- Experience designing for and working within radiation environments
- Experience with manufacturing processes, including welding, brazing, machining, and assembly, as well as distributed systems such as water and gas systems
- Experience with some or all of the following: kinematics, linear motion stages, robotics, linkages, mechanism design, pneumatics, metrology, precision measurement, inspection, and fine alignment
- Working knowledge of high-vacuum systems
- Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) in accordance with ASME standards
- Experience working within a quality program and adhering to quality standards
Physical Requirements- Work will be conducted in both an office environment and on assembly and production floors
- Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to sit for extended periods
- Must be comfortable working as a radiation worker
- Frequent computer use requiring repetitive keyboard and mouse operation and manual dexterity
- Ability to perform hands-on assembly work
- Ability to travel occasionally for site visits, vendor meetings, and conferences
