Sr. Mechanical Designer

Brookhaven National Laboratory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits program

Fair and competitive compensation

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join their Design and Documentation Group in Upton, NY. This role involves designing equipment for a new accelerator, including magnets and vacuum systems.

The position requires a BS degree in a technical field, along with experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD software. The candidate will collaborate with engineers and be responsible for creating detailed designs and fabrication drawings.

Brookhaven Lab offers competitive salaries ranging from $105,000 to $122,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with significant experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in a broad technical field.
• Ability to independently perform mechanical design functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex component designs using 3D modeling software.
• Prepare and document fabrication drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on design projects.

Skills

Proficiency in PTC Creo

Experience in AutoCAD

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Technical communication skills

Education

BS degree in a technical field

Technical high school certification

Tools

PTC Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Solid Works

Job description

## Sr. Mechanical DesignerApplylocations: Upton, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102515BNL’s EIC division has immediate openings for Senior Mechanical Designers to join our growing Design and Documentation Group. Under the technical direction of the group leader and other engineers/scientists, you will play a key role in designing the equipment to be used in our new accelerator. This equipment includes magnets, power supplies, RF systems, vacuum equipment, accurately positioned support structures, remote drive systems, lifting fixtures, and civil facilities including building layouts and water/air cooling systems. The assignments you will work on will usually be on a project basis, which will require a high degree of initiative and judgement to plan, coordinate, and perform your design efforts.Join BNL at the beginning of this ground-breaking scientific and engineering project and become part of the team building this scientific discovery machine (bnl.gov/eic).**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Develop specialized and complex component and equipment designs using 3D modeling and design software.* Support design and safety reviews.* Prepare and document fabrication drawings.* Support fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning.* Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other technical staff.* Independently plan, coordinate, and execute assignments.* May direct and coordinate the work efforts of other drafting support personnel assigned to a specific project.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** High school diploma or equivalent and* BS degree in a technical field and 4 years work experience **or*** A technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years experience ***or**** A technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience ***or**** 10 years relevant work experience.* Requires related experience in a broad technical field, with demonstrated technical leadership.* Proficiency in using PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and/or Solid Works 3D CAD software designing mechanical components and systems for fabrication.* Knowledge of material properties, manufacturing/machine shop processes, welding, hardware & component choice, manufacturing, installation, and dimensioning and tolerances.* Demonstrated ability to create accurate and detailed 3D system models and designs and then use them to generate mechanical manufacturing drawings to ANSI Y14.5 standards.* Ability to perform mechanical design functions independently with general direction and review by a mechanical engineer or scientist.* Good technical communication skills for close collaboration with engineers (e.g. reporting changes and modifications) and technical staff who install and maintain equipment.**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** High school diploma or equivalent and* BS degree in a technical field and 6 years work experience **or*** A technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 10 years experience ***or**** A technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 11 years relevant work experience ***or**** 12 years relevant work experience. Supervisor: Requires related experience in a broad technical field, with demonstrated technical leadership.* Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology.* Ability to review and check the 3D models and fabrication drawings of other design group staff.* Experience with custom scientific equipment including magnet design, vacuum chambers & components, high current and high voltage equipment, motion/positioning systems, water cooling and/or cryogenic components.* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).* Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.**Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:*** Will be required to become a qualified Radiation Worker.* May be required to climb ladders for equipment inspection.* May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.* May be required to occasionally work off-hours, nights, or weekends to support mission critical projects.**Other Information:*** Valid driver's license.* Selected candidates will be placed at the appropriate level based on their experience.* This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.* Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $105000 - $122000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.**Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at** **BNL | Benefits Program**Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. **Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews**.**About Us**Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.**Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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