Post Bachelors RA - Solid Phase Processing of Critical Materials

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA seeks a mechanical or materials engineer to support research in solid phase processing of critical materials. The role involves working with the Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group to design processing conditions using ShAPE™, friction stir processing, cold spray, and additive manufacturing approaches.

The position requires a background in thermomechanical processing and metallurgy, enabling collaboration with metallurgists to translate

Qualifications

• Background in thermomechanical processing methods.
• Knowledge of physical, mechanical, and process metallurgy.
• Experience with solid phase processing of critical materials.

Responsibilities

• Support research in solid phase processing of critical materials.
• Collaborate with metallurgists to design processing conditions.
• Learn state-of-the-art approaches in materials manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Materials engineering

Thermomechanical processing

Metallurgy

Additive manufacturing

Friction stir processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

ShAPE™

Friction stir processing equipment

Cold spray equipment

Additive manufacturing processes

Job description

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Integrated Discovery Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

TheEnergy and Environment Directoratedeliversscience and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.

The Energy Processes and Materials Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, creates and delivers real world solutions that support the Department of Energy’s goals for national energy security. We delivernew technologies that connect fundamental science to applications in areas such as energy storage, advanced materials manufacturing, applied catalysis, advanced separations, biomass conversions, carbon capture and utilization, and hydrogen production and storage. We employ a systems perspective that includes discovery, technology development, and scale-up as well as economic, regulatory, and market acceptance issues necessary for successful technology commercialization.

Responsibilities

Are you interested in learning state-of-the-art approaches to critical materials manufacturing and working in a research environment? The Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group at PNNL is seeking a mechanical or materials engineer to support research in solid phase processing of critical materials to alleviate various supply chain constraints. Advanced manufacturing pathways include Shear-Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™), friction stir processing, cold spray, and variants that may include additive manufacturing processes. Applicants should have a background in thermomechanical processing methods but also have some knowledge of physical, mechanical, and process metallurgy so that they can work with metallurgists to design intended processing conditions.

Our expert staff provide multi-disciplinary solutions to complex energy and environmental issues. Key capabilities include science (chemical and mechanical). We employ a systems perspective that includes, discovery technology development and scale-up as well as economic, regulatory, and market acceptance issues necessary for successful technology commercialization.

This post-bachelors research position will investigate