Precision / Metrology Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical/Precision or Metrology Engineer will apply precision engineering principles to contribute to and/or lead projects supporting stockpile stewardship programs. This includes planning and executing strategies for quantifying the uncertainty of new and existing technologies, such as additive manufacturing and dimensional metrology. The position involves working independently and collaboratively, presenting technical approaches, and designing and implementing hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions for the characterization and inspection processes used in the fabrication of components, including tooling design, procedure development, and uncertainty analysis.
• Perform inspection operations of limited complexity and interpret specifications and mechanical drawings.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design, fabrication, and/or metrology operations.
• Analyze and interpret metrology data and the methods used to collect it.
• Work independently under general direction and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Present technical approaches, project plans, and documentation to peers and program managers.
• Design and implement hardware of limited complexity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of metrology principles and technologies, as well as their related application spaces.
• Working engineering knowledge associated with inspection operations and experience interpreting specifications and technical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
• Experience with responsibility for research, design, analysis, prototyping, and early fabrication/assembly/test.
• Experience analyzing accuracy and resolution limits in metrology tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge of and experience designing and implementing hardware.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of metrology principles and technologies, with demonstrated ability to apply these to both new and existing moderately complex processes/equipment.
• Experience and comprehensive knowledge in the design and evaluation of metrology systems and processes.
• Experience in the application of uncertainty analysis and error budgeting, with the ability to apply these to both new and existing processes/equipment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Experience leading or contributing to design reviews.

Skills

• Fundamentals of Machine Tool Metrology.
• Proficient in commercial software applications such as Visual Basic (VB) or Python.
• Proficient in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) software such as PC-DIMIS, QUINDOS, or CALYPSO.
• Working engineering knowledge associated with manufacturing.
• Experienced in controls engineering, for example PLC programming or LabVIEW development.
• Experience in the Critical Measuring and Test Equipment (CM&TE) and quality assurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on developing relationships and building long-term collaborations with internal and/or external sponsors.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

Pay

$121,830 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.1 level
$146,340 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.2 level

Schedule

Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Additional Information

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