Senior Mechanical Engineer

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

TAE, based in South Orange County, California, is a small and unique company working in the area of energy research in association with local academia, national labs and an international consortium of institutions.  TAE has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of large vacuum vessels, including confinement and divertor vessels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Complete scoping design and simple analysis of vacuum vessels.

·         Direct design engineers and analytical staff.

·         Locate and select qualified manufacturers

·         Write specifications and procedures

·         Place purchase orders and follow fabrication and delivery

·         Responsible for installation

·         Responsible for schedule and cost

·         Some limited travel required

Requirements:

·         B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

·         At least 8 years relevant experience at a senior engineering level in large facility design and construction

·         Detailed understanding of mechanical component design

·         Experience in the design and fabrication of large multi-disciplinary research & development projects involving large scale components and complex systems

·         Able to work independently, as well as a member and coordinator of a team

·         Able to manage multiple priorities effectively and have proven decision-making skills

·         Capable of reading machining drawings

·         Experience with high vacuum vessels and pumping systems

·         Knowledge of stainless steel materials

·         Good verbal and written communication skills

Software Knowledge and Skills Required:

·         MS Office

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Basic understanding of high voltage electrical systems and familiarity with electro-magnets

·         Experience in fusion, fission, or other type of power plant design.

·         Knowledge of Inconel materials