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LLE ME Group Leader (Research Engineer)

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Location

Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Open Date

Aug 07, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$90,000-175,000 annually

Description

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) group is responsible for providing support for the world class Omega Laser facility and scientists who are on the forefront of fusion, high energy density physics, and materials research.

The ME Group Leader (MEGL) oversees a group of ~40 mechanical engineers, mechanical specialists, instrument model makers, and students that are vertically integrated to execute the design, fabrication, assembly, installation, and integration of instruments and equipment into the Omega facilities and support laboratories. The MEGL’s direct reports consists of three managers and a team of senior engineers.
The MEGL facilitates the timely execution of projects monitoring the workflow,



identifying obstacles/roadblocks and working with team members to establish corrective actions that result in a successful and timely outcome.
The MEGL develops processes to insure the integrity of engineering documentation (CAD models, drawings, safety analyses, data, etc.)
The MEGL will maintain their technical expertise in a chosen area through individual technical contributions
The MEGL position has onsite work requirements with the option for a hybrid arrangement

Responsibilities

Personnel management: prepare, review, and conduct performance evaluations for the ME group, recruiting and retention, and conflict resolution
Track and communicate progress: Conduct group meetings (design, assembly, production control); identity issues and blocks, review project status (design, fabrication, assembly, and integration), prepare a weekly project status report
Team Engagement: Participate in design reviews and provide technical support in key project wo

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