Sr. Mechanical Engineer

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and improve mechanical systems and components for high-precision targets. You will lead projects, generate drawings, and perform safety and thermal analyses in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with at least five years of relevant experience, and proficiency in CAD and FEA tools, preferably Siemens NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient with CAD software and FEA tools.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed mechanical designs and assemblies as required.
• Prepare technical drawings in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide safety and engineering analyses as needed.
• Prepare materials for engineering design reviews.
• Support the Target Fabrication Group for targets manufacturing (design, drawings, procurement).
• Design and test equipment for Target R&D, including vacuum, vapor deposition, and cryogenic systems.
• Perform finite element analysis of structures and thermal designs.

Skills

CAD software

FEA software

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

About the University

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Job Location and Compensation

Job Location (Full Address): 250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 114 Compensation Range: $86,900.00 - $130,300.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Specializes in designing and improving mechanical systems, components, and products. Leads projects and teams, and often works on complex, high-impact projects. Acts as a resource for new or lower level engineers.

Essential Functions

• Develops conceptual and detailed designs of mechanical parts and assemblies based on project requirements.
• Prepares technical drawings in compliance with industry standards.
• Provides supporting safety and engineering analyses as required.
• Prepares materials for engineering design reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The individual will support the Target Fabrication Group in engineering tasks that are specific to the manufacture of targets for the OMEGA Laser Facilities.
• All phases of producing fixtures and components for assembling targets: design, generation of drawings, and overseeing manufacture/procurement.
• Design and testing of equipment to support target R&D activities - specifically: vacuum, vapor deposition, and cryogenic systems.
• Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis of structures designed (Structural and thermal).

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with CAD software required
• Competent with Finite element analysis (FEA) software required
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team required
• Siemens NX software preferred
• Experience with thermal analysis and the design of equipment for operating at temperatures other than room temperature preferred

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