Beamline Mechanical Engineer: Precision Mechatronics & Automation

Lightsources.org; Lemont, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Beamline Instrumentation Group within the X-ray Science Division. You will contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of precision beamline hardware and end stations, working with scientists and controls engineers.

The role emphasizes CAD (AutoCAD/Creo), FEA (ANSYS/COMSOL), thermal and mechanical design, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and commissioning mechanical beamline systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for beamlines and end stations.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD (AutoCAD/Creo)

FEA (ANSYS/COMSOL)

Thermal design

Machine design

Fabrication methods

Vendor engagement

Team collaboration

AI/ML in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

PhD (optional)

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

MATLAB

ANSYS/COMSOL

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Beamline Instrumentation Group within the X-ray Science Division. You will contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of precision beamline hardware and end stations, working with scientists and controls engineers.

The role emphasizes CAD (AutoCAD/Creo), FEA (ANSYS/COMSOL), thermal and mechanical design, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable instrumentation.