Entry-Level Core Components Engineer - Fabrication & Design

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plans

Flexible work hours

Retirement plans

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an entry-level Core Components and Fabrication Engineer to support design, fabrication, and maintenance of reactor core components for the HFIR.

In this hands-on mechanical engineering role, you will assist design engineers, prepare material specs, develop drawings, and help ensure compliance with ASME, GD&T, and related standards while supporting operations and safety programs.

Qualifications

• A BS degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, including internship or co-op.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineering for HFIR SSC upgrades, including calculations and analyses.
• Assist fabrication, machining, and assembly of reactor core components and tooling.
• Prepare material specifications and support procurement.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built docs.
• Write work package instructions and support maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot failures and support reliability program health evaluations.
• Adhere to EHSQ requirements and promote a safe workplace.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

CNC lathes

Precision OD grinding

Forging

Welding

Heat treatment processes

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an entry-level Core Components and Fabrication Engineer to support design, fabrication, and maintenance of reactor core components for the HFIR.

In this hands-on mechanical engineering role, you will assist design engineers, prepare material specs, develop drawings, and help ensure compliance with ASME, GD&T, and related standards while supporting operations and safety programs.