Working/Functional Title

Mechanical Design Engineer I

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU's nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

*Purpose: *

The Mechanical Design Engineer I will design technical equipment and support the life cycle from concept, design, and fabrication, to testing and installation.

*Major Duties/Responsibilities: *

• Use 2-D and 3-D drawings and models produced by designers and engineers in order to create detail drawings requiring extensive utilization of geometry tolerance techniques.          
• Assist project leader and subject matter experts in reviewing design layouts, budgets, project documentation, construction, testing, modification of hardware and software and/or the installation of sub-systems. 
  • Use software systems to keep track of drawing approvals and revisions.
  • Use plotters and printers in order to make necessary copies of drawings for distribution
  • Maintain design and detail drawing files and records.
• Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts, performing engineering calculations and creating CAD designs/details. 
  • Present design solutions to stakeholders and work with group leader to convene design reviews to obtain stakeholder feedback and endorsement.
• Provide engineering support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment. 
  • Provide technical direction to support staff and students.
• Interacts with project leader, group leader and other subject matter experts to transform technical requirements into design solutions. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. 

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *

• Ability to produce and check mechanical drawings for production
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAE.
• Working knowledge of fabrication techniques, cryogenic systems, electronics, mechanical and electronic drafting, and computer systems.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting and fabrication techniques, or computer programming in one or more languages used by the FRIB; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with SolidWorks design CAD software.