Design Engineer

Requisition Id14008
Overview:
The Fusion Energy Division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Design Engineer. You will be instrumental in developing new technologies and components for international fusion experimental facilities, with a specific emphasis on the ITER Project's Diagnostic Residual Gas Analyzer system. This is an outstanding chance for an ambitious professional to make a significant contribution to ORNL's important projects and collaborate within a team that values excellence and teamwork.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, analysis, and laboratory assembly and testing of various components and systems in fusion environments.
  
• Manage the design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing of components integrating multiple environments such as vacuum, water cooling, and magnetic fields.
  
• Collaborate with other laboratories and projects, both domestic and international, especially on the Diagnostic Residual Gas Analyzer (DRGA) for the ITER project in Cadarache, France.
  
• Support the Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX) facility currently under construction at ORNL.
  
• Successfully implement practical solutions to complex engineering problems, ensuring flawless execution from design to deployment.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in design and fabrication of high-performance components and systems. The candidate should demonstrate a diverse background and understanding of the following topics:
  
• Mechanical Design including at least a basic understanding of mechanics and thermal response of materials
  
• Able to read, understand, and apply engineering standards
  
• Experience in hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, vacuum, instrumentation, and control systems
  
• Testing: designing, executing, and documenting tests that answer specific questions
  
• Basic Engineering Drawing creation, checking, and component procurement
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
  
• Experience in nuclear fusion or fission technology or a closely related field.
  
• Design and deployment of scientific or research diagnostic systems, including data gathering, analysis, and reporting
  
• Demonstration of a diverse background and understanding of some of the following topics:
  
  • Vacuum systems
    
  • Mechanical Design including at least a basic understanding of theory, design, and operations of diagnostic systems
    
  • Programming, Mechatronics / Data Acquisition and Logging
    
  • Basic understanding of computer networks, wireless communication, PWM signals, digital coms, basic encryption protocols
    
• Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work independently with diverse teams.
  
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction and communication with technical peers, program managers, collaborators, and sponsors.
  

About ORNL:
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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