SMC Mechanical Engineer Level 3/4

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Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Mechanical & Electrical Engineering group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as an Electrical Engineer.

Our team works on-site with a 4x10 schedule located at our SMC facility with every Friday off!

Responsibilities Include:

Apply the principles of mechanical engineering to develop initial concepts, develop novel solutions, and troubleshoot operational problems of mechanical systems relative to force, load, wear, motion, energy, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.

Roles and responsibilities include to varying degrees, the following focus areas:

Responsible for modifications and upgrades to mechanical systems associated with SMC production and facility equipment as needed to maintain functionality or improve performance or function.

Selection, specification, and procurement of replacement, modified, or new mechanical components to ensure mission sustainability of manufacturing and infrastructure systems.

Track trends and analyzes the performance of mechanical systems associated with SMC production and facility equipment.

Lead trouble-shooting and repair of mechanical systems associated with SMC production and facility equipment.

Specify type, rigor, and periodicity of system/equipment corrective and preventative maintenance.

Provide technical reviews and approvals of Maintenance Work Orders.

Assist Facility Area Supervisor (FAS) on LO/TO preparations and in identifying proper isolation points and zero energy checks.

Follow Engineering Job (EJ) process for engineering changes.

Specify tooling used in the production process.

Provide technical input to support procurement activities of capital equipment or other systems for plant modifications with respect to mechanical operation, reliability, and performance.

Technical calculations as needed to support operation and modification of assigned SSC's.

Preparation of Technical Evaluations or Engineering Calculation Reports (ECAR) using hand calculations or mathematical software (Mathcad, etc.).

Author Statements of Work (SOW's), Technical Evaluations (TEV's), Engineering Calculation and Analysis Reports (ECAR's), Specifications (SPC's).

Provide technical solutions to safety or other problems that arise with Structures, Systems, and Components (SSC's) at SMC.

Provide technical reviews of drawings, TEV's, ECAR's, SOW's, SPC's.

Perform the role of Project Engineer as assigned by technical lead or engineering manager for various SMC projects.

Develop relationships with non-SMC personnel as needed to support work assignments if required technical inputs lie outside of normal expertise or education.

Exercise independent judgment and understanding of Engineering/SMC/BEA requirements and priorities.

Mentor and coach SMC employees on Engineering/SMC/BEA requirements and priorities.

Be a primary resource for manufacturing processes involving machine tools (machine selection, tool selection, process optimization) and CNC programming.

Minimum Requirements:

PR0300: Applicable bachelor degree in Engineering plus 5 years of relevant experience, or applicable Master plus 3 years relevant experience, or applicable Doctorate plus 2 years relevant experience for a Level 3.

PR0400: Applicable bachelor degree in Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience, or applicable Master plus 6 years relevant experience, or applicable Doctorate plus 4 years relevant experience for a Level 4.

Relevant experience in manufacturing, automation and familiarity of automation controls, commercial facility maintenance, or other mechanical type work desired, either engineering or hands-on.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Requirements:

Troubleshooting and communication skills are required. The role requires working with multiple classification levels and project sensitive materials. These materials must be handled within required security guidelines.

This includes the transfer of electronic data, documents, and other information associated with manufacturing and maintenance processes.

Need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing and issuing reports, plans, statement of work and technical evaluations.

Provide technical input to support procurement activities of engineered deliverables or capital equipment for plant modifications.

Technical input (Statements of Work or Specifications) shall be used for placement and management of design/build and construction type contracts.

Job Information

Salary Grade PR0300: 220 ($107,520 - $177,336).

Salary Grade PR0400: 230 ($121,212 - $206,232).

Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview ','!*!.

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Idaho National Laboratory
Website : http://inl.gov