Mechanical Engineer

$89,628 - $100,812/Yr

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Berkeley, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's (LBNL) Engineering Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Advanced Light Source (ALS) Mechanical Engineering team. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge scientific research and engineering innovation in synchrotron x-ray science. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to support world-class research efforts across various disciplines. Your role will involve developing, troubleshooting, and managing equipment operating under unique environments, thereby contributing to the ALS's scientific goals. In this role, you will undertake a variety of mechanical engineering tasks, including design and development activities that support specific scientific and engineering programs. You will be responsible for sub-projects and sub-groups within major projects or research programs at LBNL. Your responsibilities will encompass conceptualization, design, planning, implementation, and completion of assigned problems, tasks, and projects, which are often complex and varied in scope. The Mechanical Engineer will also conduct, coordinate, and contribute significantly to large projects or multiple smaller projects, utilizing independent judgment and decision-making while adhering to schedule and budget constraints. The position requires a working knowledge of basic mechanical engineering concepts and tools, including computer-aided design (CAD) and software analysis tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA). You will work within project groups to independently resolve project issues using professional engineering concepts to address a variety of problems typically associated with known designs. Additionally, you will provide guidance and assistance to other professional staff, perform developmental work, and prepare technical reports. Collaboration with senior engineers and scientific personnel will be essential to understand project requirements and needs. At the .3 Level, you will work on small projects with minimal instruction, using professional engineering concepts to develop practical and creative solutions to complex problems. You will take the initiative to assist others in resolving issues beyond your immediate responsibilities and participate in discussions regarding the engineering components of scientific initiatives. You will independently prepare design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for presentation and approval by scientific and management personnel, as well as plan, organize, and conduct technical projects/programs involving the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components. Additional responsibilities may include assuming responsibility for specific subtasks within projects, producing reporting materials for level 2 or 3 managers for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, and directing the work of technical staff as required during project progression. At the .3 Level, you may also supervise the work of technical and professional staff and play a critical role in specific components of larger projects/programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering tasks using CAD and software analysis tools including FEA.
• Independently resolve project issues using professional engineering concepts.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other professional staff as necessary.
• Perform developmental work and prepare technical reports.
• Consult with senior engineers and collaborate with scientific personnel to understand project requirements.
• Work on small projects with little instruction, developing solutions to complicated problems.
• Assist others in resolving issues outside immediate responsibilities.
• Participate in discussions of engineering components of scientific initiatives.
• Independently prepare design specifications, analyses, and recommendations.
• Plan, organize, and conduct technical projects/programs involving mechanical components.
• Formulate cost and schedule data and prepare technical or progress reports.
• Assume responsibility for specific subtasks within projects and produce reporting materials for EVMS reporting.
• Direct the work of technical staff as required during project progression.

Requirements

• Requires a BS degree, or equivalent, in engineering or a related field.
• Normally 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering concepts, theories, practices, and tools.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices to design and implement technical projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in areas such as modeling techniques for mechanical and thermal systems, structural composites, design and fabrication of structures, Accelerator Vacuum systems, or precision machine design.

Nice-to-haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Composite Design and Manufacturing.
• Precision Machine Design.
• Advanced degree in engineering or related field.

Benefits

• Open salary range based on skills and experience.
• Full-time 2-year term appointment with possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.