Specialty Mechanical Engineer (Machine Design)

Frey Consulting Group; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a qualified Specialty Mechanical Engineer (Machine Design) for the Oak Ridge, TN area at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The role focuses on creating design and procurement documents for glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, and related equipment.

The candidate will perform calculations and analysis for machine design, collaborate with engineers across disciplines, and contribute to procurement documentation and detailed specs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, and metal casting/machining equipment.
• Develop equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets.
• Perform engineering calculations/analysis for machine design including FEA, structural/seismic, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer.

Skills

Machine design

3D CAD

Finite element analysis

Creative problem solving

ABET-accredited degree

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Specialty Mechanical Engineer (Machine Design)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Specialty Mechanical Engineer (Machine Design) opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Description:

Specialty Mechanical Engineers in the Projects Equipment Design Engineering organization are responsible for creating design and procurement documents for specialty and first-of-a-kind equipment such as glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems, metal casting/machining equipment, etc).

Duties:

Engineering design tasks may include:

• Collaborating with designers to develop build-to-print design packages of custom, specialty equipment.
• Development of procurement documents such as equipment specifications, statements of work, and datasheets.
• Performing calculations and analysis associated with machine design (to include, but not limited to, finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations and heat transfer calculations).

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with design/specification of custom mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced experience in machine design (preferably with glovebox systems, furnaces, high vacuum systems and metal casting/machining equipment).
• Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards.
• Experience writing detailed, accurate procurement documents including both design/build equipment specifications and equipment fabrication specifications for custom designed equipment.
• Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design including finite element analysis, structural and seismic analysis, ergonomic studies, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams that include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, HVAC, piping, process and welding disciplines on machine design efforts.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling using PTC Creo and/or SolidWorks.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.