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Mechanical

Engineer

Apply locations Laboratory for Laser Energetics time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R273077

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Job Location (Full Address)

250 East River Rd, Rochester, Recent York, United States of America, 14623

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URG 114

Compensation Range

$86,900.00 - $130,300.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Specializes in designing and improving mechanical systems, components, and products. Leads projects and teams, and often works on complex, high-impact projects. Acts as a resource for new or lower level engineers.

Essential Functions

- Develops conceptual and detailed designs of mechanical parts and assemblies based on project requirements.
- Prepares technical drawings in compliance with industry standards.
- Provides supporting safety and engineering analyses as required.
- Prepares materials for engineering design reviews.
- Other duties as assigned.




- The individual will support the Target Fabrication Group in engineering tasks that are specific to the manufacture of targets for the OMEGA Laser Facilities. These include:
- All phases of producing fixtures and components for assembling targets: design, generation of drawings, and overseeing manufacture/procurement.
- Design and testing of equipment to support target R&D; activities – specifically: vacuum, vapor deposition, and cryogenic systems

- Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis of structures designed (Structural and thermal)

Minimum Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Proficient with CAD software required
- Competent with Finite element analysis (FEA) software required
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team required
- Siemens NX software preferred
- Experience with thermal analysis and the design of equipment for operating at temperatures other than room temperature preferred

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