SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 18 hours ago
Mechanical Designer 3
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $174K/yr
6+ years expSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Designer 3 in the Mechanical Engineering and Technical Services Division. The role involves overseeing the design of mechanical systems, managing workflow between design and engineering teams, and utilizing CAD tools to create advanced assembly drawings and models.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the design of components or a portion of mechanical systems to modify existing designs and/or to develop and improve manufacturing operations
Manage workflow between design development, engineering and/or project managers and shops to evaluate manufacturability and accuracy of process, set priorities and deadlines
Utilize job-required computer-aided design tools to create and maintain advanced assembly drawings and models
Design and perform in-depth analysis of tolerance studies, compute complex calculations, prepare original rough layouts, and sketch to present design proposal
Provide direction to other designers in terms of new skills and expertise individual designers need to develop
Create design layouts, tolerance studies, weldments for engineering calculations, assembly and detail drawings
Inspect design for accuracy and adherence to engineering criteria/specifications, manufacturing, tooling, material, planning and to appropriate production standards
Determine ease of manufacturing, availability of materials, and specifications
Collaborate with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Attends and contributes to design review meetings
May serve as project leader or provide guidance to less experienced mechanical designers, contribute to design strategy, execution
Develop policies and procedures as they relate to department activities
Design components or a portion of systems and modifies existing designs to develop and/or improve manufacturing operations
Utilize Solid Edge (or equivalent) 3D computer-aided design tools create and maintain complex assembly drawings and models
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or AA degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or related field, and minimum six years of experience in design, drafting and CAD systems; or combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum three years of industry experience developing product from concept through customer release
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organization and facilitate cross-functional efforts
Demonstrated expertise and fluency in at least one mechanical Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably Solid Edge, with demonstrated experience in parametric solids modelling and drafting methods
Demonstrated expertise in the management of drawings and technical design documentation, including change control processes and the use of product lifecycle management systems such as Teamcenter
Demonstrated knowledge of ANSI, and ASME design/drawing standards and other applicable standards (IEEE, AIA, AISC, ACI) and application of these ensuring high quality design/drafting output
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others
Experience defining and driving adoption of business and engineering best practices and processes
Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to manage and resolve both technical and people issues and take corrective actions independently
Ability to manage changing priorities, deadlines and perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience designing for manufacturing
Practical Experience designing and installing particle beam systems and equipment
Practical experience in design of ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) systems and equipment
Practical experience in magnet design and/or fabrication
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-09-27Grant
2023-08-16Grant
2023-01-20Grant
Leadership Team
Adile Safa
Office of the CFO
Bobbi Woody-Mistriel
Executive Assistant To Chief Information Officer
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