Princeton University
Associate Mechanical Engineer (6 month project)
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Department: PPPL Engineering
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview PPPL's Engineering Design Analysis & CAD (DAC) Division is a multidisciplinary team focused on developing the engineering designs for and advancing the state‑of‑the‑art for magnetic confinement plasma physics research devices around the world. We specialize in high‑field magnets, diagnostics, and plasma‑facing components for nuclear fusion experiments at PPPL and collaborator facilities worldwide. The core competencies of the DAC Division include the design and implementation of high vacuum components and systems, high heat flux components, coupled electro‑mechanical systems in high EM flux environments, material science, metrology, and in‑vacuum motion devices.
PPPL is a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University. With more than 70 years of history, PPPL leads in fusion energy development and advances research in microelectronics, quantum sensors, and sustainability sciences. Every team member has an opportunity to contribute to our mission.
This is a 6‑month term position.
Responsibilities Core Duties:
Associate engineering candidates work closely with supervisors receiving specific instructions about required tasks and expected results on various PPPL engineering projects and assignments. Supervisors may screen assignments for difficult problems and select techniques and procedures to be applied to non‑routine work. For training and developmental purposes, assignments may include work typically performed at a higher level. As staff becomes proficient, duties are performed more independently. Selected candidates may be assigned to work with research and engineering staff to design, fabricate, and deploy physics instrumentation on a fusion experiment at PPPL and the National Spherical Torus Experiment as well as other multiple engineering projects at PPPL.
Assignments usually include one or more of the following: Design and development of equipment.
Test of materials.
Preparation of specifications and technical procedures.
Oversight of fabrication.
Inspections as well as testing and oversight of installation of components.
Systems onto the experimental devices.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
Less than 2 years of experience in mechanical design.
Experience in a scientific or R&D environment is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with simple mechanical design and analysis.
Ability to work with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and technicians.
Experience with ANSYS, COMSOL, Python, SolidWorks, and Creo.
Physical Requirements:
Office environment.
Working Conditions:
Full‑time on‑site working conditions.
6‑month term position.
Equal Opportunity Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview PPPL's Engineering Design Analysis & CAD (DAC) Division is a multidisciplinary team focused on developing the engineering designs for and advancing the state‑of‑the‑art for magnetic confinement plasma physics research devices around the world. We specialize in high‑field magnets, diagnostics, and plasma‑facing components for nuclear fusion experiments at PPPL and collaborator facilities worldwide. The core competencies of the DAC Division include the design and implementation of high vacuum components and systems, high heat flux components, coupled electro‑mechanical systems in high EM flux environments, material science, metrology, and in‑vacuum motion devices.
PPPL is a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University. With more than 70 years of history, PPPL leads in fusion energy development and advances research in microelectronics, quantum sensors, and sustainability sciences. Every team member has an opportunity to contribute to our mission.
This is a 6‑month term position.
Responsibilities Core Duties:
Associate engineering candidates work closely with supervisors receiving specific instructions about required tasks and expected results on various PPPL engineering projects and assignments. Supervisors may screen assignments for difficult problems and select techniques and procedures to be applied to non‑routine work. For training and developmental purposes, assignments may include work typically performed at a higher level. As staff becomes proficient, duties are performed more independently. Selected candidates may be assigned to work with research and engineering staff to design, fabricate, and deploy physics instrumentation on a fusion experiment at PPPL and the National Spherical Torus Experiment as well as other multiple engineering projects at PPPL.
Assignments usually include one or more of the following: Design and development of equipment.
Test of materials.
Preparation of specifications and technical procedures.
Oversight of fabrication.
Inspections as well as testing and oversight of installation of components.
Systems onto the experimental devices.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
Less than 2 years of experience in mechanical design.
Experience in a scientific or R&D environment is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with simple mechanical design and analysis.
Ability to work with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and technicians.
Experience with ANSYS, COMSOL, Python, SolidWorks, and Creo.
Physical Requirements:
Office environment.
Working Conditions:
Full‑time on‑site working conditions.
6‑month term position.
Equal Opportunity Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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