Staff Mechanical Engineer

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical engineering, development, and operation of sophisticated scientific instruments at LCLS. You will drive design, integration, testing, and operational enhancements for X-ray and laser beamline systems with a collaborative team.

The role requires a BS (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering with multiple years of experience in precision instrumentation, CAD modeling, and thermal/vibration isolation.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least four years of experience in design, fabrication, assembly and test of complex scientific instrumentation.
• Master's degree (MS) or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with related experience.
• Experience with vibration and thermal isolation for precision X-ray/optical components.
• Proficiency with CAD and multiple fabrication/design tools.
• Ability to prepare detailed mechanical drawings and perform engineering calculations.
• Strong verbal and written communication for collaboration in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering leadership for new initiatives advancing X-ray and laser instrumentation.
• Support integration and testing of systems with staff scientists and technicians.
• Manage execution of technical scope within budget and schedule with QA practices.
• May serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) on project teams.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Engineering calculations

Vibration isolation

Thermal isolation

CAD modeling

Detailed drawings

Team collaboration

Independent work

Written communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

ANSYS

MATLAB/Python

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is an internationally preeminent science facility, operated by Stanford University at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on behalf of the Department of Energy, Office of Science. This facility provides world-leading scientific capabilities to a global user community, covering a very broad research portfolio that includes the development of advanced materials and chemical catalysts for clean energy systems; drug discovery for modern pharmaceuticals; and fundamental studies of astrophysical phenomena.

We are seeking a candidate to fill the position of Staff Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will help drive a dynamic and exciting environment, leading the engineering, development, and operation of a broad array of scientific instruments that operate at the frontier of science.

The successful candidate will join the LCLS mechanical engineering team. The successful candidate will support and lead the development of new X-ray and Laser science instruments, X-ray and optical beamline systems, and help lead the development of new operational capabilities for the LCLS facility.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Provide mechanical engineering support and leadership for new initiatives that advance X-ray experimental capabilities through delivery of complex scientific instrumentation, X-ray and laser system opto-mechanical systems, experiment and beamline diagnostics, and target delivery systems.
• Provide mechanical engineering support and leadership for the integration and testing of systems and devices, working with staff scientists, fabrication facilities and personnel, and technicians.
• Responsible for the execution and delivery of technical scope, within budget and on schedule, with a high degree of quality assurance using standardized engineering processes.
• May function as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in project management roles.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field and at least four years of experience in the following areas:
  • Design, fabrication, assembly, and test of complex scientific instrumentation.
  • Performing engineering calculations, numerical analysis, materials evaluation and applied design rules, to the fabrication and testing of new devices.
  • Vibration and thermal isolation of precision X-ray and optical components.
  • Multiple fabrication techniques and design tools for producing complex components and systems
  • Preparing detailed mechanical drawings.
  • Demonstrated skill with CAD
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment.
• AMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering and2years of relevant experience similar to those listed above, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Designof vibration and thermal isolation for complex mechanical systems.
• Experience X‑rayFEL, synchrotron, and/or laser system engineering.
• Creating complex 3DCAD modelparts, assemblies & beamline layouts using Solid Edge.
• Experiencewith design, operation, and maintenance of UHV vacuum systems.
• Demonstratedskillwith FEA tools (ANSYS) and Matlab/Python.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least four years of experience in the following area + Design, fabrication, assembly, and test of complex scientific instrumentation.

SLACNational Accelerator Laboratory explores how the universe works at the biggest, smallest and fastestscales and invents powerful tools used by researchers around the globe. As world leaders in ultrafast science and bold explorers of the physicsoftheuniverse, we forge new ground in understanding our origins and building a healthier and more sustainable future. Ourdiscovery and innovation (https://www6.slac.stanford.edu/research) help develop new materials and chemical processes and open unprecedented views of the cosmosand life's most delicate machinery. Buildingon more than 60years of visionary research, we help shape the future by advancing areas such as quantum technology, scientific computing and the development of next-generation accelerators.

SLAC is operated by Stanford University for the U.S. DepartmentofEnergy's Office of Science (https://www.energy.gov/science/office-science) . The Office of Science isthesingle largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges ofourtime.

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