Senior Mechanical Designer

About the role

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a skilled and innovative Senior Mechanical Designer to join our dynamic team. As a Mechanical Designer at ORNL, you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking research and development projects, collaborating with world-class scientists and engineers to advance scientific discoveries and technological advancements. This position resides in the Design Services Group in the Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As an employee at ORNL, you will have access to pioneering facilities, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join our versatile team of scientists and engineers and contribute to groundbreaking research and innovation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with researchers, engineers, and fellow designers to develop mechanical designs and solutions for one-of-a-kind scientific instruments, prototypes, and experimental setups.
• As an expert user of Creo Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, creates robust, detailed 3D models and drawings that represent solutions to complicated manufacturing, assembly, and customer requirement driven equipment functionalities.
• Applies advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5-2018 standards in performing tolerance stacks to assure fit and functionality of proposed designs.
• Performs design analysis and optimization to ensure functionality, safety, and mechanical systems efficiency.
• Prepares clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from layouts, rough or detailed sketches, electronic databases, and written or verbal instructions.
• Applies advanced knowledge of engineering codes and drafting standards against detailed drawings to ensure compliance.
• Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings ensuring project goals are met.
• Pursue personal development to continually build/refine your skillset.
• As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
• Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• An AS degree in an engineering related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered (a high school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience or a BS degree in an engineering related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience).
• Expert in Creo CAD software (mastery in other 3D programs such as SolidWorks considered) with experience creating 3D models and technical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with top-down modeling techniques, and how to efficiently work with large assembly models.
• Utilizes best practices to incorporate MBD principles into the CAD models, and incorporates