Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Engineering Division has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team.

In this role, you will support the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) project by performing a variety of mechanical engineering tasks such as part and assembly design, structural analysis, installation process development, and drawing review.

What You Will Do:

DUNE-Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Design components for a cryostat (cryogenic tank) which holds 200 m3 of liquid argon at 87 K and supports neutrino detector modules.
• Develop structural steel components to support a 1000 ton detector assembly.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis using simplified calculations and detailed finite element analysis (FEA).
• Develop and execute prototyping plans to validate key design concepts.
• Plan installation and integration activities at the underground DUNE Near Detector site in coordination with multiple detector groups, site facilities, and Fermilab.
• Travel occasionally to participate in collaboration meetings and/or workshops, meet with colleagues, and manage suppliers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply mechanical engineering best practices to design and deliver components that meet the stringent requirements of high energy physics projects.
• Work independently to prepare design specifications, analyses, and technical memos for review by scientific, engineering, and management personnel.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary and international team of scientists, engineers, postdocs, and students while exhibiting LBNL’s workplace standards and stewardship values.
• Participate in technical and planning meetings by preparing presentation content, defining agendas, and hosting as needed.

What is Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a Master’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, practices, and tools.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software (the DUNE project uses Solidworks and ANSYS).
• Experience with large assembly management: interfaces, bill of material (BOM) structure, product lifecycle management (PLM).
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing the fabrication of heavy duty steel structures for building structures, shipbuilding, infrastructure construction, or similar projects.
• Experience with weld specification, methodology, and overseeing the procurement and fabrication processes of welded components (especially large welded structures).
• Experience with Design For Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Experience generating supporting documentation to support quality control and installation tasks.
• Experience with planning and leading complex projects, including management of cost and schedule.

Salary:

The full salary range of this position is between $9,135 to $15,414 per month and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $10,277 to $12,560 per month depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

Notes:

• This is a full-time 2 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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