Lead Mechanical Engineer – Particle Accelerator Systems

Fermilab; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Onsite day care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to serve as the MI/RR Primary Machine Engineer. You will design, fabricate, test, install and operate components for the MI/RR accelerators, lead a team of engineers, drafters, and technicians, and coordinate upgrades with scientists.

Requirements include ABET-accredited engineering degree with 6+ years experience (4+ with a Master's), strong communication skills, and experience with mechanical design, stress/thermal analysis, and CAD/FEA

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 6+ years of engineering experience or 4+ with master's.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and team.
• Experience leading project installation activities.
• Experience with high/ultra-high vacuum systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Machine Engineer for MI/RR upgrades.
• Lead engineers, drafters, technicians and interns.
• Plan installation, testing and operation of mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical stress and thermal analyses.
• Oversee lifting/rigging planning for heavy components.
• Coordinate with MI/RR stakeholders and scientists.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal & written comms

CAD modeling

FEA/analysis

Mechanical design

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's in engineering (ABET)

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

NX

ANSYS

NASTRAN

3D CAD

Job description

Fermilab in Batavia, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to serve as the MI/RR Primary Machine Engineer. You will design, fabricate, test, install and operate components for the MI/RR accelerators, lead a team of engineers, drafters, and technicians, and coordinate upgrades with scientists.

Requirements include ABET-accredited engineering degree with 6+ years experience (4+ with a Master's), strong communication skills, and experience with mechanical design, stress/thermal analysis, and CAD/FEA