Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to work in our SMC department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our SMC facility with every Friday off. You will report to the manager over Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Apply the principles of mechanical engineering to develop initial concepts, develop novel solutions, and troubleshoot operational problems of mechanical systems relative to force, load, wear, motion, energy, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities Include:

• Modify and upgrade systems associated with SMC production and facility equipment to maintain functionality or improve performance or function.

• Support in selection, specification, and procurement of replacement, modified or new mechanical components, to ensure mission sustainability of manufacturing and infrastructure systems.

• Track trends and analyzes the performance of mechanical systems associated with SMC production and facility equipment.

• Support in trouble-shooting and repair of mechanical systems associated with SMC production and facility equipment.

• Specify type, rigor, and periodicity of system/equipment corrective and preventative Maintenance.

• Provide technical reviews and approvals of Maintenance Work Orders.

• Assist Facility Area Supervisor (FAS) on LO/TO preparations and in identifying proper isolation points and zero energy checks.

• Follow Engineering Job (EJ) process for engineering changes.

• Specify tooling used in the production process.

• Provide technical input to support procurement activities of capital equipment or other systems for plant modifications with respect mechanical operation, reliability, and performance.

• Technical calculations to support operation and modification of assigned SSC's.

• Prepare Technical Evaluations (TEVs) or Engineering Calculation Reports (ECAR) using hand calculations or mathematical software (Mathcad).

• Author Statements of Work (SOWs), Technical Evaluations (TEVs), Engineering Calculation Reports (ECARS), Specifications (SPCs).

• Provide technical solutions to safety or other problems that arise with Structures, Systems, or Components (SSCs) at SMC.

• Provide technical reviews of drawings, TEVs, ECARS, SOWs, SPCs.

• Perform in the role of Project Engineer as assigned by technical lead or engineering manager for various SMC projects.

• Develop relationships with non-SMC personnel to support work assignments if required technical inputs lie outside of normal expertise or education.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 1 - Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, Masters degree and 3 years relevant experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and 2 year of relevant experience.

• Level 2 - Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, Masters degree and 6 years relevant experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and 4 year of relevant experience.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

*Job Information: *

• 450 - ($91,008 - $186,588) Or 460 - ($109,260 - $223,908)

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match

• Paid time off (personal leave)

• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)

• Comprehensive Relocation Package

• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

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Job: *Engineering

Organization: *National & Homeland Security (Dxxx)

Title: SMC Mechanical Engineer

Location: ID-Idaho Falls

Requisition ID: 21289

Other Locations: United States