Job Summary
- Company
- UT-Battelle, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Location
- Oak Ridge, TN 37831
- Industries
- Energy and Utilities
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Reference Code
- NC50179852
Dynamic Systems Group Engineer
About the Job
Purpose: The Dynamic Systems Group in the Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division (MSSED) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a graduate engineer specializing in the area of solid mechanics. The Dynamic Systems Group performs applied research and development in the areas of signal processing and vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, rotor dynamics, and system modeling and simulation. The Group also provides mechanical design and analysis capability to support various Laboratory projects.Major Duties/Responsibilities: The candidate will work with other researchers and technologists within the Dynamic Systems Group, throughout the Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division, and across the Laboratory.
The selected candidate will:
Conduct self-directed applied research and development in the areas of vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, rotor dynamics, and system modeling and simulation.
Play a leading role in expanding the technology focus areas of the group and in securing sponsors and funding to support this new work.
Identify viable funding sources and prepare and submit successful proposals.
Work with graduate students, student interns, and post-doctoral students.
Interface indirectly and directly with the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), other federal agencies, and other existing and potential customers, sponsors, and collaborative partners.
Participate in technical conferences associated with professional societies.
Support the publication of original work in peer-reviewed journals.
Support the development and identification of new intellectual property.
Qualifications Required: This position requires:
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering (Ph.D. preferred) or engineering science and mechanics with 2 to 12 years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated technical ability in applying finite element methods for the analysis of stress, strain, deformation, natural frequency and mode shape analysis and heat transfer.
Familiarity with the set up and use of mechanical system data acquisition equipment.
Working knowledge of basic signal processing functions and their use in dynamic analysis.
Programming skills using tools such as MATLAB, MathCad, FORTRAN, C, C++.
Experience with general office computer tools (word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications).
Experience in using multi-physics finite element modeling is desired.
The successful candidate must:
-Demonstrate the ability to perform high-quality, innovative, and creative work in a fast-paced environment
-Work effectively as part of an R&D team
-Possess good communication skills, both oral and written to understand and communicate technical information
-Be a self-starter who is interested in broadening their knowledge and skill set
-Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Occasionally work extended hours
-Demonstrate the ability to perform consistently and professionally
The successful candidate must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE Q-clearance.
This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse program (WSAP) testing designed position which requires passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in which employees are subject to being randomly selected for testing. The occupant of this position will also be subject to an ongoing requirement to report to ORNL any drug-related arrest or conviction or receipt of a positive drug test result.
Travel to sponsors sites for presentations, demonstrations, and installation of systems and support will be required. Typically this is less than 10% of the time.
If interested, please Apply Here!
The selected candidate will:
Conduct self-directed applied research and development in the areas of vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, rotor dynamics, and system modeling and simulation.
Play a leading role in expanding the technology focus areas of the group and in securing sponsors and funding to support this new work.
Identify viable funding sources and prepare and submit successful proposals.
Work with graduate students, student interns, and post-doctoral students.
Interface indirectly and directly with the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), other federal agencies, and other existing and potential customers, sponsors, and collaborative partners.
Participate in technical conferences associated with professional societies.
Support the publication of original work in peer-reviewed journals.
Support the development and identification of new intellectual property.
Qualifications Required: This position requires:
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering (Ph.D. preferred) or engineering science and mechanics with 2 to 12 years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated technical ability in applying finite element methods for the analysis of stress, strain, deformation, natural frequency and mode shape analysis and heat transfer.
Familiarity with the set up and use of mechanical system data acquisition equipment.
Working knowledge of basic signal processing functions and their use in dynamic analysis.
Programming skills using tools such as MATLAB, MathCad, FORTRAN, C, C++.
Experience with general office computer tools (word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications).
Experience in using multi-physics finite element modeling is desired.
The successful candidate must:
-Demonstrate the ability to perform high-quality, innovative, and creative work in a fast-paced environment
-Work effectively as part of an R&D team
-Possess good communication skills, both oral and written to understand and communicate technical information
-Be a self-starter who is interested in broadening their knowledge and skill set
-Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Occasionally work extended hours
-Demonstrate the ability to perform consistently and professionally
The successful candidate must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE Q-clearance.
This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse program (WSAP) testing designed position which requires passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in which employees are subject to being randomly selected for testing. The occupant of this position will also be subject to an ongoing requirement to report to ORNL any drug-related arrest or conviction or receipt of a positive drug test result.
Travel to sponsors sites for presentations, demonstrations, and installation of systems and support will be required. Typically this is less than 10% of the time.
If interested, please Apply Here!
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.
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