Junior Accelerator Hardware Design Engineer

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University FRIB Laboratory seeks an entry‑level designer/engineer to develop mechanical designs for heavy‑ion accelerator equipment. You will create CAD drawings, 2D details, and 3D models to document effective solutions.

You will support fabrication, assembly, and commissioning, review layouts with project leaders, and provide timely status updates to stakeholders. This is an on‑site, full‑time position with dynamic, collaborative engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field (Minimum).
• 1–3 years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting or fabrication techniques (or equivalent).
• Experience with CAD/CAE and SolidWorks is desired.

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 (GD&T).
• Provide support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of equipment.
• Assist project leaders and SMEs in transforming requirements into design solutions.
• Review design layouts, budgets, and documentation for construction, testing, and installation of subsystems.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD/CAE

SolidWorks

PDM

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Independent learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michigan State University FRIB Laboratory seeks an entry‑level designer/engineer to develop mechanical designs for heavy‑ion accelerator equipment. You will create CAD drawings, 2D details, and 3D models to document effective solutions.

You will support fabrication, assembly, and commissioning, review layouts with project leaders, and provide timely status updates to stakeholders. This is an on‑site, full‑time position with dynamic, collaborative engineering.