Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Senior Mechanical Designer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AS degree in an engineering related field with 7 years of mechanical design experience, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Proficient in Creo CAD software; mastery of other 3D design tools like SolidWorks is a plus.
  • In-depth understanding of ASME Y14.5 standards, especially for tolerance stacks.
  • Experience in creating detailed technical drawings and 3D models.
  • Familiar with top-down modeling techniques and large assembly modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers to design unique scientific instruments.
  • Utilize Creo CAD software to produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
  • Conduct tolerance stacks to ensure design functionality and fit.
  • Analyze designs for safety and mechanical efficiency.
  • Prepare accurate working plans and drawings from sketches and specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards.
  • Engage in design reviews and team meetings to align project goals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in impactful research within a scientific community.
  • Commitment to personal development and skill refinement.
  • Supportive workplace that prioritizes collaboration and respect among team members.
  • Alignment with ORNL's core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 16868

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 Y14.5-2018 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 efficiency.

  • 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 compliance.

  • Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings ensuring project goals are met.

  • Pursue personal development to continually build/refine your skillset.

  • As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct. 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

  • 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.


Basic Qualifications:

  • An AS degree in an engineering related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering.

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered (a high school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience or a BS degree in an engineering related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience).

  • Expert in Creo CAD software (mastery in other 3D programs such as SolidWorks considered) with experience creating 3D models and technical drawings.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiar with top-down modeling techniques, and how to efficiently work with large assembly models.

  • Utilizes best practices to incorporate MBD principles into the CAD models, and incorporates showing these annotations/dimensions in the 2D drawings.

  • Proficiency in working with ASME Y-14.5 Dimensioning & Tolerancing standards to perform tolerance stack ups.

  • 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 launches and service.

  • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Experience in the research or scientific community.


Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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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