Requisition Id 12974 

Overview:    

Are you a skilled engineer with experience leading large projects? Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an exciting career for you! This position resides in the Instrument Systems Engineering (ISE) Group within the Second Target Station (STS) Project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This group is responsible for the design of all the systems which allow neutrons to be used as sub-atomic probes to study materials for scientific research.  

As a Lead Instrument Engineer, you will be a technical project manager responsible for the entire engineering design and execution of one or more neutron scattering instruments. Each instrument is a scientific experiment station with unique requirements and incorporates custom configurations of various mechanical and electronic components, many of which are one-of-a-kind articles. As a Lead Instrument Engineer, you will work alongside an Instrument Scientist who is responsible for the physics design of the instrument and for specifying the science requirements. You will participate in the design process but will also coordinate the work of other engineers and designers to ensure the instrument’s scientific objectives are met within the cost, schedule, and scope expectations of the STS Project. You will be responsible for overseeing the procurement and fabrication of components and beamline subsystems and will work with installation supervisors during instrument construction. You will also be responsible for the budget and schedule of your instrument. A strong background in machine design and/or systems engineering will enable you to thrive.  

Domestic and international travel is infrequent but will be required.  

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Serve as a Lead Engineer for new instrument developments. 
• Provide direction to other engineers and designers to ensure engineering standards are met and customer expectations are satisfied. 
• Develop requirements and engineering concepts from scientific specifications. 
• Lead multidisciplinary activities to ensure project requirements are met. 
• Perform and document engineering calculations to ensure safety and component performance. 
• Lead and participate in engineering and project reviews and respond to recommendations. 
• Accurately and reliably communicate technical status and performance to instrument lead engineers and/or STS management. 
• Perform work efficiently to ensure project deadlines are achieved. 
• Ensure safety and quality by following STS standards and procedures. 
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.  

Basic Qualifications: 

• A BS degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, engineering science with 8 years of proven experience in relevant engineering design work. An MS degree with 6 years proven experience will also be considered. 
• Three or more years of experience in leading large engineering projects. 
• Proven ability to grasp, prioritize and analyze complex technical problems. 
• Experience working within or leading multi-disciplinary technical teams. 
• Experience in 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience as a lead engineer working on instrument development or for a large-scale project in industry. 
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory. 
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment and to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines. 
• Working level proficiency in Creo CAD software and Windchill Project Lifecycle Management software. 
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis. 
• Familiarity with multiple manufacturing processes and their associated design considerations. 
• Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. 
• Experience with weldment designs and AWS drawing symbology. 
• Experience designing complex scientific hardware such as x-ray or neutron scattering equipment. 

About the Second Target Station Project: 

The Second Target Station (STS) is a $2Billion Department of Energy project to be constructed at the ORNL Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) over the next decade. The STS will provide wholly new capabilities for the study of a broad range of materials with neutron scattering and support thousands of users from the physical, materials, and applied sciences as well as industry. The science capabilities provided by the instrument suite at the STS will complement those of the two existing neutron scattering user facilities at ORNL: the First Target Station (FTS) of the SNS and the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). The STS will deliver the highest peak brightness cold neutrons in the world, which together with advances in neutron optics, instrumentation, and detectors, will ensure U.S. leadership in neutron scattering for decades to come. STS will be capable of supporting 18 individual neutron scattering instruments (beamlines), each of which transports neutrons from the source to a shielded end station that houses a user-provided sample along with a suite of detectors. Please see http://neutrons.ornl.gov/sts for more information. 

Benefits at ORNL:   

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. 

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts. Relocation Assistance is available for certain positions. 

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov or call 1.866.963.9545. 

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.