Senior R&D Staff Member - Multi-discipline Design Engineerin

Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Senior R&D Staff Member - Multi-discipline Design Engineering Lead The Testing Science and Cascade Engineering Section within the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) is seeking a Multi-Discipline Design Engineering Lead for theTestbed Science and Engineering Group. This group is focused on the development of Gas testing testbeds and enrichment systems by conceptualizing and designing robust and flexible testbeds for gas testing enrichment devices using state of the art systems engineering principles. Purpose: The Enrichment Science and Engineering Division serves the nation in two critical areas: advancing enrichment technologies and exploring stable isotope production and applications. The division leverages an elite staff of scientists and engineers with the world-leading capabilities of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to deliver groundbreaking advancements with a variety of applications, from national security to life-saving medical treatments. ESED is the national steward for the research, development, and demonstration of centrifuge technology. The successful candidate will provide research and development (R&D) leadership to the group that strategically advances science and technology focused on testbed and cascade development for processing uranium-bearing and stable isotope compounds. The-- Multi-Discipline Design Engineering Lead reports to and works closely with the group leader for Testbed Science and Engineering to bring together groups of peers with the primary goal of designing the next generation of testbeds and production systems for isotopes enrichment. The Multi-Discipline Design Engineering Lead also supports the Testbed Science and Engineering Group Lead to implement the group's scientific vision; mentor group members to strengthen the team as it grows; strengthens capabilities that enable programs requiring major systems design engineering to excel at the forefront of science and technology. Major Duties/Responsibilities:-- Research Major duties will include the research and development of equipment and systems utilized to process uranium-bearing and stable isotope compounds. The individual is to work at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to provide technical guidance and leadership to facilitate the design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and installation of testbeds and production isotope enrichment systems supporting multiple enrichment technology programs. The candidate will be responsible for understanding and contributing to detailed formal chemical and mechanical designs, electrical instrumentation and control plans, testing/analysis plans, and fabrication plans in coordination with stakeholder personnel. Leadership The successful candidate will be required to effectively interact with various personnel and sponsors, both within and outside of ORNL. The candidate is expected to be a technical leader in a team environment by providing task management and sequencing of design activities across multiple engineering disciplines and ORNL groups ensuring communication of internal design inputs, outputs, and interfaces between ORNL engineering disciplines. It is expected the successful candidate will work collaboratively with co-workers and management as well as independently, to fully document work performed in the forms of technical reports and presentations, and to participate in the development of research proposals. The successful candidate will interface with principal investigators, management, engineers, fabricators, modelers, and test campaign personnel. Accountabilities :

• To group peers, for the quality and safety of the work environment and quality of the work delivered as well as aid in the development and implementation of engineering design control processes
• To quality representatives by assisting in the documentation of technical evaluations/inspections necessary for verification activities
• To project and program managers by providing schedule, budget, and risk updates to multiple control account managers
• To R&D group leader, for world-leading science and technology support; safe, secure, effective, and compliant operations; ownership of assigned tasks, designs, and construction; and the quality of products and services
• To customers and sponsors, for the quality of products and services
• Ownership of specific scopes within the Testing Science and Cascade Engineering Section and the Testbed Science and Engineering Group to deliver designs for world-leading science and technology supporting enrichment sciences.
• Coordination of internal and external design reviews as well as facilitating tracking and closeout of actions taken during these reviews.
• Act to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Support the Group Leader by helping to certify the technical quality of the group's products and services Basic Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Requires a Ph.D. with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, a M.S. with a minimum of 12 years experience, or a B.S. with 15 years experience in an Mechanical , Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or related field of study.
  • Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience in leading R&D teams.
  • Demonstrated expertise in complex system design and operation.
  • The ability to work flexible hours and travel when required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
  • Special Requirements:-- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. Preferred Qualifications: --
    • Experience in process design including the following
      • System requirements generation,
      • Mechanical design requirements, calculations, and detailed design associated with processes or systems
      • Chemical Engineering design principles and calculations associated with pipe sizing for specific gas flows and vacuum
      • Vacuum system design
      • Understanding of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls design and development
      • PFD and P&ID generation, and
      • Experience with systems design for reactive gases
      • Active DOE Q Clearance This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
        If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
        ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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