MFC Level 1/2 Mechanical Engineer at Idaho… · Idaho…

Summary: Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. The MFC Mechanical Engineer will contribute to pioneering solutions for motion, heat, and fluid dynamics, supporting groundbreaking research in energy and security. Responsibilities: - Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements - Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs - Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems - Maintain familiarity with codes and standards applicable to the discipline - Document designs to establish conformance with requirements and standards - Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements - Ensure fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement align with design specifications - Develop and maintain systems/equipment, perform calculations, and evaluate design specifications - Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for production improvements - Monitor and evaluate plant systems, recommend maintenance and repair standards, and identify vendor data and spare parts - Support and lead new project development, including proposals and business plans - Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable codes - Maintain configuration management of the technical baseline and assigned systems - Ensure consistency in operational characteristics across documentation - Develop experiment requirements, perform designs, and support fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing - Serve as design engineer for fueled test train fabrication tasks - Develop project-specific documentation and check drawings - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution for Level 1 - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 2 years of experience for Level 2 - Master's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering with 0 years of experience for Level 2 - PhD in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering with 0 years of experience for Level 2 - Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'L' clearance, which requires US Citizenship - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models - Practical application of engineering science and technology - Ability to apply general rules to specific problems - Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions - Effective listening and verbal communication skills - Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to CAD modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO) with the ability to apply it in a design environment - Foundational understanding of mechanical system design, machine design, robotics, and related control systems developed through applied university projects and early career experiences - Familiarity with fabrication, construction, and assembly processes and an understanding of how they connect to engineering design requirements - Ability to perform engineering calculations and apply analytical thinking to evaluate mechanical systems and design specifications - Experience contributing to engineering projects across multiple phases, such as design, analysis, fabrication, or testing, gained through academic or early career opportunities Required Skills: Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Department of Energy L clearance, CAD modeling software, SolidWorks, CREO, Mechanical system design, Machine design, Robotics, Control systems, Engineering calculations, Fabrication processes, Construction processes, Assembly processes, Design methodologies, Physics-based mathematical modeling, Configuration management, Effective listening Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions), Paid time off (personal leave), Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions), Comprehensive Relocation Package, Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.