Engineering/Physicist Accelerator I

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks an entry-level designer to support FRIB operations. The role focuses on creating CAD designs and detailed drawings, using 2-D/3-D models, and contributing to fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of advanced heavy-ion accelerator equipment.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with 1–3 years in drafting or fabrication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field.
• One to three years of related experience in electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting and fabrication techniques, or computer programming in one or more languages used by FRIB.
• Experience with CAD/CAE and SolidWorks is desired.
• Familiarity with fabrication techniques, cryogenic systems, electronics, mechanical drafting, and computer systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts and creating CAD designs/details.
• Use 2-D and 3-D drawings and models to create detailed drawings including GD&T.
• Provide support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment.
• Assist project leaders and SMEs to transform technical requirements into design solutions.
• Review design layouts, budgets, and project documentation for construction and testing.

Skills

CAD/CAE

SolidWorks

Drafting & fabrication

Programming

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Purpose

Entry-level position designing innovative technical devices supporting heavy-ion accelerator development and operation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts and creating CAD designs/details.
• Use 2-D and 3-D drawings and models produced by designers and engineers in order to create detailed drawings (includes the extensive use of GD&T).
• Provide support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment.
• Assists with the project leader and subject matter experts to transform technical requirements into design solutions.
• Assist project leader and subject matter experts in reviewing design layouts, budgets, project documentation for construction, testing, modification of hardware and software, and/or the installation of sub-systems.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Must be available to work 100% on-site; remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field. One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting and fabrication techniques, or computer programming in one or more languages used by the FRIB; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• One year of experience with CAD/CAE
• One year of experience with SolidWorks
• Experience in the design and fabrication of sophisticated research equipment
• Work experience in fabrication techniques, cryogenic systems, electronics, mechanical and electronic drafting, and computer systems
• Ability to work with export-controlled materials

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a detailed cover letter and a resume.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

frib.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility ends September 15, 2026, 11:55 PM