Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Senior Mechanical Designer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AS degree in engineering or related field with 7+ years of mechanical design experience.
  • Expert level proficiency in Creo CAD software; mastery in SolidWorks is a plus.
  • Familiarity with top-down modeling techniques for large assemblies.
  • Knowledge of MBD principles and how to integrate them into CAD models.
  • Proficient in ASME Y-14.5 standards for dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Experience with various manufacturing techniques and their tolerances.
  • Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with researchers and engineers to develop mechanical designs for scientific instruments.
  • Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings using Creo CAD software.
  • Perform tolerance stacks using advanced knowledge of ASME standards to ensure design fit and functionality.
  • Conduct design analysis and optimization for mechanical systems safety and efficiency.
  • Prepare accurate working plans and detail drawings from various sketches and instructions.
  • Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings to meet project goals.
  • Engage in personal development to refine engineering skills and knowledge.

Benefits

  • Access to a collaborative research environment at a prestigious national laboratory.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development in a scientific community.
  • Alignment with values of integrity, teamwork, and a respectful workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 16611

Overview:

This position resides in the Fusion Engineering Group in the Fusion Energy Division, Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates with researchers, engineers, and fellow designers to develop mechanical designs and solutions for one-of-a-kind scientific instruments, prototypes, and experimental setups.
  • As an expert user of Creo Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, creates robust, detailed 3D models and drawings that represent solutions to complicated manufacturing, assembly, and customer requirement driven equipment functionalities.
  • Applies advanced knowledge of ASME 5-2018 standards in performing tolerance stacks to assure fit and functionality of proposed designs.
  • Performs design analysis and optimization to ensure functionality, safety, and mechanical systems
  • Prepares clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from layouts, rough or detailed sketches, electronic databases, and written or verbal instructions.
  • Applies advanced knowledge of engineering codes and drafting standards against detailed drawings to ensure
  • Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings ensuring project goals are
  • Pursues personal development to continually build/refine your
  • As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Our full code of conduct, and a statement by the Lab Director's office can be found here: https://www.ornl.gov/content/research-integrity.
  • Delivers ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.


Basic Qualifications:
  • An AS degree in an engineering related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design and An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Expert in Creo CAD software (mastery in other 3D programs such as SolidWorks considered) with experience creating 3D models and technical.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiar with top-down modeling techniques, and how to efficiently work with large assembly.
  • Utilizes best practices to incorporate MBD principles into the CAD models, and incorporates showing these annotations/dimensions in the 2D.
  • Proficiency in working with ASME Y-14.5 Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards to perform tolerance stack.
  • Working knowledge of various manufacturing techniques and their associated tolerance capabilities/limitations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency at creating and completing multiple design packages which have resulted in successful product launche.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary.
  • Experience in the research or scientific.


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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a science and technology national laboratory managed for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle. ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy system by size and by annual budget. ORNL conducts research and development activities in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. ORNL's scientific programs focus on materials, neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. ORNL partners with other national laboratories, universities and industry to solve complex problems and transfer knowledge and technology. ORNL is home to several of the world's most powerful supercomputers, including Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer as of November 2018.
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