Superconducting Mechanical Design Lead / Engineering/Physicist Accelerator IV/S

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Job no:
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 15
Major Administrative Unit / College: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
Sub Area: APSA- Pro Supervisory
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Engineers/Architects, Professional Supervisory- APSA, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Working/Functional Title

Superconducting Mechanical Design Lead

Position Summary

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose:

Advanced supervisory position designing and engineering innovative technical devices supporting superconducting component design for heavy-ion accelerator development and operation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, and approve programs, budgets, design methods, documentation, testing, or policies and procedures for a specific subject matter domain, including
  • Creating program standards
  • Identifying regulatory requirements
  • Ensuring operability of technical devices and/or execution of programs
  • Preventative maintenance, repair, and parts management for assigned technical equipment
  • Records management
  • Metrics assuring efficacy of the program
  • Training in the program (including awareness training and education)

• Manage design group members and be accountable for their work product and delivery schedule
• Serve as subject matter expert for a specific subject matter domain, including advising laboratory staff
• Work with stakeholders (including external consultants) to develop and present design solutions, and convene design reviews to obtain stakeholder feedback and endorsement
• Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts, performing complex engineering calculations, and creating CAD designs/details to provide engineering support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment
• Prepare and present work at design reviews and conferences
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical Engineering Expertise -knowledge and understanding of practices of engineering, and sound judgment regarding their implementation to contribute to organizational performance and success
• Communication - effectively articulating and exchanging information with stakeholders at all levels-internal and external
• Service Focus - the ability to identify and meet appropriate client expectations by offering high-quality services and solutions tailored to diverse client and stakeholder needs
• Analytical Skills - the ability to create, develop, analyze, and promulgate technical and/or technological implications of a mechanical engineering action
• Collaboration & Teamwork - the ability to work effectively with others
• Continuous Learning - the ability to maintain continuous improvement
• Ethical Practice - the ability to support and uphold the values of the organization while balancing and mitigating risk
• Critical Evaluation - the ability to create, develop, analyze, summarize, and present information to make technical decisions
• Proficiency with Solidworks and ADEPT
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams and Word

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering; five to eight years of progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research instrument hardware or devices of comparable complexity; work experience in standard fabrication and joining techniques, high vacuum systems, sealing techniques, and cleanliness protocols; knowledge of basic optomechanical design practices; experience designing moving mechanical systems, both rotary and translational; experience in the design and fabrication of sophisticated research equipment; experience with CAD/CAE is required, SolidWorks/ANSYS; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree with eight to ten years of experience
• Experience with system-level detailing and checking mechanical drawings for production
• Experience with SolidWorks and PDM Systems
• Experience in the design, fabrication, and complex assembly of superconducting equipment
• Experience in fabrication techniques, cryogenic systems, installation and operations setup, electronics, mechanical and electronic drafting, and computer systems
• Ability to work with export-controlled materials

Required Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter and a resume.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

frib.msu.edu

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 06/09/2026 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Jun 3, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 1, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time