Mechanical Design Engineer

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is the highest priority onshore program of the DOE Office of High Energy and Nuclear Physics. BNL has the second largest effort on DUNE after Fermilab and has significant responsibilities in all aspects of the experiment. Two key areas are Technical Coordination for the Vertical Drift far detector at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) and installation planning and procurement of infrastructure for both far detectors at SURF. Under general technical direction, and with some latitude for the exercise of initiative and judgment, the candidate performs a wide variety of mechanical design engineering tasks. The engineering work for LBNF/DUNE will mainly be focused on layouts, designs, analysis, and documentation for the installation of detector components and detector infrastructure.

Position Description

This position will be based at BNL in Upton NY with travel to SURF in SD and FNAL in Il.  The candidate will need to work closely with the physics, engineering and technical staff at BNL, SURF, CERN and FNAL to gather information, develop designs, oversee fabrication drawing development, generate procurement Statements of Work (SOW) and BOEs. Responsibilities include generating 3D models and 2D drawings of DUNE detector and infrastructure components and assemblies, interpreting and ensuring conformance to applicable standards, codes and policies including ASME Y14.5M; conduct tolerance stack-up and interference analysis; develop designs and layouts to meet physics and engineering specifications, managing layouts, parts and assemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development and maintenance of detailed drawings satisfactory for production, fabrication and procurement as needed for stakeholders
• Draft SOWs for fabrication/procurement contracts and oversee the fabrication/procurement process

• Develop creative solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling and overall integration 
• Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with the project, laboratories, and stakeholder personnel, in a complex international environment
• Work with scientists and engineers to refine the detector installation process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics.

• 3 years of engineering experience
• Development and maintenance of a 2D detailed drawings satisfactory for production/fabrication/procurement needed for stakeholders

• Uses engineering background to develop creative solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling designs and overall integration 
• Integration of Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) into requirements, design, and construction documents and processes
• Integration of risk assessment and mitigation into design and construction
• Experience with specific systems including Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Catia or PTC Creo
• Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with the project, laboratories, and stakeholder personnel, often in an international environment
• Experience working with project teams in a manufacturing, industrial, or research setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to use a computer to perform engineering analysis, write reports, and create presentations
• Experience using engineering document management and CAD systems, including implementation across disparate disciplines. 
• Ability to work within a team atmosphere and in an international environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • 7 years of engineering experience
  • Substantial knowledge of engineering fundamentals, handbook formulas, material properties, machine shop practices, vendor products, practical application of dimensioning and tolerances
  • Experience with structural analysis using FEA software (eg. ANSYS Workbench)

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements: 

• • Mental concentration, repetitive motion, sitting, tight work schedule, visual demanding
  • Physical factors: confined space, cryogens, Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH)
  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods
  • Ability to visit construction and installation sites including underground spaces

Other Information: 

• • The DUNE far detector will be constructed a mile underground in the SURF laboratory in Lead SD. Substantial presence in SD during installation of the installation equipment and the DUNE far detector will be necessary.
  • Substantial in-person presence at BNL is required.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $91,850 - $151,750 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience.  Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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