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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000081">ORNL Publications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#818100">External Publication<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Job Posting Title<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Mechanical Engineer - Experiments / NB50595337<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Posted Date<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">09/29/2016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">End Posting Date<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">10/20/2016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Purpose<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">(HFIR), the United States' highest flux reactor based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world's<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">most intense pulsed accelerator based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 30 instruments for neutron scattering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">sciences. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron irradiation. To learn more about Neutron<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Sciences at ORNL go to:
<a href="http://neutrons.ornl.gov">http://neutrons.ornl.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">The Experiment Engineer acts as the primary resource for instrument scientists and scientific associates for component level<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">modifications to the neutron scattering instruments at the High Flux Isotope Reactor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Major Duties/Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Translate experiment requirement from the instrument scientists into engineering design requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Develop accurate design criteria from scientific staff and collaborate with appropriate staff for instrument and sample<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">environment modifications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Identify appropriate engineering level and discipline required to complete work successfully<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Develop design specifications to ensure integration across systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Design of small-scale improvements and upgrades to neutron scattering instruments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Create working model conceptual designs using SolidWorks or appropriate CAD software<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Develop detailed designs leading to fabrication drawings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Design diverse, complex components used in neutron shielding<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Use advanced knowledge to solve complex problems in mechanical design<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Installation of new equipment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Provide technical direction to craft and technicians in the field<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Guide work of other engineers and technical staff<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Identify hazards associated with working on the neutron scattering instruments and develop engineering controls to -mitigate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">these hazards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Provide technical direction for work performed in the neutron scattering experiments machine shop<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Translate experiment requirements from the instrument scientists to clear instructions presented to machinists<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Direct work flow and establish priorities for the experiment machine shop<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Design and maintain common tooling to enhance experiment efficiency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Perform technical reviews on systems modifications to ensure design requirements are met<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Qualifications Required<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">B.S. degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Must be able to independently<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">apply problem-solving techniques to a variety of complex technical problems. Competent judgment of engineering problems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">is required. Must demonstrate advanced knowledge in materials for neutron absorption, mechanical design (e.g. use of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">machine elements such as bearings, gears, springs and cams).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) testing designated position which requires passing a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in which employees are subject to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">being randomly selected for testing and undergoing testing without advance notification. The occupant of this position will<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">also be subject to an ongoing requirement to report any drug related arrest or conviction or receipt of a positive drug test<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">result to the Company.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Preferred Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Familiarity with work activities in a nuclear reactor operating environment and proficiency in technical writing skills are<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">desired.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Ability to communicate effectively across scientific and engineering disciplines is important.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Professional certification in SolidWorks Associate is desired.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Experience maintaining and operating neutron scattering sample environment equipment and/or neutron scattering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Instruments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Work Directions and Interfaces<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">This position reports directly to the HFIR Neutron Scattering Experiments Group Leader and is expected to interface with<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">personnel in the Neutron Sciences Directorate and at all levels within ORNL. Act as mentor to junior staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Authority/Approval Levels:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Provides work direction to craft, machine shop staff, technicians<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17">Measures of Effectiveness<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Positive feedback from staff scientists and users<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Improvements to instrumentation are simple to use and robust design<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">-Successfully leads work activities to safe and efficient completion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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