Mechanical Engineer II — Lab-Scale Systems

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Engineering Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Level 2 to oversee medium to large projects, including design, manufacturing planning, and quality assurance for systems such as accelerators, optics, vacuum, and cryogenics.

The role involves coordinating with senior engineers, developing design specifications, and writing technical reports while meeting budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field with at least 2 years of experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts and tools.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to design and implement projects.
• Experience with CAD packages and modeling for mechanical/thermal systems.
• Experience with accelerator vacuum systems or cryogenic applications.
• Experience in designing and fabricating metallic/composite structures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD and FEA tools for design tasks.
• Independently resolve project issues using engineering principles within the project team.
• Develop practical solutions for small projects, integrating new technologies with established designs.
• Offer guidance to other staff as needed.
• Prepare design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for approval by management.
• Conduct developmental work and write technical reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and scientific personnel to clarify project requirements.
• Assist with project subtasks and reporting materials for EVMS at various management levels.
• Direct technical staff as needed throughout the project.
• May present technical work at conferences.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

FEA/analysis

Thermal/structural modeling

Precision machine design

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Advanced degree with no experience

Equivalent work experience

Tools

CAD packages

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Engineering Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Level 2 to oversee medium to large projects, including design, manufacturing planning, and quality assurance for systems such as accelerators, optics, vacuum, and cryogenics.

The role involves coordinating with senior engineers, developing design specifications, and writing technical reports while meeting budget and schedule constraints.