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Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States, 37830

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Job Summary Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN. The Mechanical Design Engineer will produce high‑quality engineering design packages for components and subsystems of neutron scattering instruments. In this role you will work alongside other instrument engineers and scientists to fully develop these component and subsystem designs.

Responsibilities

Develop engineering requirements and concepts from scientific specifications and produce final, detailed, and documented designs.

Produce drawings, specifications and other engineering documents.

Perform and document engineering calculations to ensure safety and component performance.

Provide support to the Project Instrument Engineering Group by performing peer reviews and participating in design reviews.

Perform FEAs on vacuum chambers.

Develop calculations on vacuum chambers, torque calculations, bellows, lifting calculations, and compare to code requirements (applicable ASME codes).

Provide input into the vacuum specifications.

Provide technical review of the drawings and provide markups to be consistent with the technical design.

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college.

5 to 20+ years of mechanical design engineering experience (lesser years of experience with a concentration in vacuum design will be considered).

Must be familiar with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling and analysis.

Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp, prioritize and analyze complex technical problems.

Experience working within multi‑disciplinary technical teams.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to function well in a fast‑paced research environment and to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college.

CREO experience is preferred but not required; other 3D modeling software experience may be acceptable.

Strong knowledge of vacuum principles, and experience with vacuum system components such as pumps, seals, and valves.

Previous experience as a design engineer in a nuclear environment.

Familiarity with multiple manufacturing processes and their associated design considerations.

Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Experience with weldment designs and American Welding Society (AWS) drawing symbology.

Other Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Application Process If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience, please follow the application steps via our website: https://www.edgewatertech.net/careers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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