Superconducting Mechanical Design Lead / Engineering/Physicist Accelerator IV/S

Michigan State University(MSU) • East Lansing, MI • 12h ago

Working/Functional Title

Superconducting Mechanical Design Lead

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU's nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose:

Advanced supervisory position designing and engineering innovative technical devices supporting superconducting component design for heavy-ion accelerator development and operation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop, modify, and approve programs, budgets, design methods, documentation, testing, or policies and procedures for a specific subject matter domain, including

Creating program standards

Identifying regulatory requirements

Ensuring operability of technical devices and/or execution of programs

Preventative maintenance, repair, and parts management for assigned technical equipment

Records management

Metrics assuring efficacy of the program

Training in the program (including awareness training and education)

Manage design group members and be accountable for their work product and delivery schedule

Serve as subject matter expert for a specific subject matter domain, including advising laboratory staff

Work with stakeholders (including external consultants) to develop and present design solutions, and convene design reviews to obtain stakeholder feedback and endorsement

Produce and document effective design solutions by developing concepts, performing complex engineering calculations, and creating CAD designs/details to provide engineering support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment

Prepare and present work at design reviews and conferences

Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Mechanical Engineering Expertise --knowledge and understanding of practices of engineering, and sound judgment regarding their implementation to contribute to organizational performance and success

Communication -- effectively articulating and exchanging information with stakeholders at all levels---internal and external

Service Focus -- the ability to identify and meet appropriate client expectations by offering high-quality services and solutions tailored to diverse client and stakeholder needs

Analytical Skills -- the ability to create, develop, analyze, and promulgate technical and/or technological implications of a mechanical engineering action

Collaboration & Teamwork -- the ability to work effectively with others

Continuous Learning -- the ability to maintain continuous improvement

Ethical Practice -- the ability to support and uphold the values of the organization while balancing an

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