Staff Engineer 4 - Mechanical Design, SSRL

Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to design advanced mechanical systems and state of the art experimental facilities to serve the SSRL beamline user community.
• Lead component design and development activities, including concept generation, engineering analysis, 3D CAD modeling, material selection, application of engineering standards, GD&T/tolerancing, detailed drawings, vendor coordination, procurement support, and preparation of technical documentation in accordance with SSRL standards.
• Manage the engineering process from conception through design, construction, and field installation. This includes interfacing with both physicists and scientists to develop project requirements and mechanical technicians to ensure proper component assembly and installation.
• Act as project manager for advanced component or facility construction by leading teams of senior mechanical engineers, technicians, and other specialized technical professionals.
• Participate in the assembly of a world-class group of engineers to serve the SSRL user community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, coupled with 8+ years of hands-on experience in CAD-based mechanical design.
• Led full-lifecycle projects from design and fabrication through installation and commissioning.
• Subject matter expert in precision engineering, kinematic principles, mechanical fabrication, and ANSI documentation.
• Combines analytical problem-solving with innovative design conceptualization.
• Proficient in deploying FEA software to solve complex thermal, thermal stress, and structural problems, with a focus on identifying optimal design solutions.
• Skilled at conveying technical information to physicists, engineers, and technicians, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience in CAD-based mechanical design.
• Designed complex, high-precision mechanisms and maintained strict vacuum compatibility standards.
• Integrated optical components (monochromators, collimators, mirrors) into specialized systems.
• Engineered UHV-compatible components applying advanced vacuum design principles.
• Verified assembly precision using Faro arms, CMMs, and various hand-held metrology tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, coupled with 8+ years of hands-on experience in CAD-based mechanical design.
• Led full-lifecycle projects from design and fabrication through installation and commissioning.
• Subject matter expert in precision engineering, kinematic principles, mechanical fabrication, and ANSI documentation.
• Combines analytical problem-solving with innovative design conceptualization.
• Proficient in deploying FEA software to solve complex thermal, thermal stress, and structural problems, with a focus on identifying optimal design solutions.
• Skilled at conveying technical information to physicists, engineers, and technicians, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience in CAD-based mechanical design.
• Designed complex, high-precision mechanisms and maintained strict vacuum compatibility standards.
• Integrated optical components (monochromators, collimator, mirrors) into specialized systems.
• Engineered UHV-compatible components applying advanced vacuum design principles.
• Verified assembly precision using Faro arms, CMMs, and various hand-held metrology tools.

Benefits

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $196,652 - $234,288 per annum.