Staff Mechanical Engineer

Stanford University; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Linac Coherent Light Source seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical development of X-ray and laser scientific instruments and beamline systems at the SLAC facility.

The successful candidate will drive design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of advanced instrumentation, work with scientists and technicians, and contribute to operations and ongoing capability expansion in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Vibration isolation

Thermal isolation

Beamline design

3D CAD modelling

Technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

ANSYS

Matlab

Python

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.
  • Performingengineering 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.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience similar to those listed above, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Design of vibration and thermal isolation for complex mechanical systems.
• Experience X-ray FEL, synchrotron, and/or laser system engineering.
• Creating complex 3D CAD model parts, assemblies & beamline layouts using Solid Edge.
• Experience with design, operation, and maintenance of UHV vacuum systems.
• Demonstrated skill with FEA tools (ANSYS) and Matlab/Python.