Requisition Id 10109

Overview:

We are seeking an early career engineer who will focus on using surveying and engineering analysis skills to plan accurate, high-precision metrology and alignment on a wide variety of mechanical systems in support of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) accelerator systems and neutron beam lines. This position resides in the Survey, Alignment, and Metrology Group in the Neutron Technologies Engineering Section, Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with scientists, engineers, and technicians to achieve required alignment and metrology tolerances
• Perform analysis of measurements using coordinate system transformations, least squares, and uncertainty propagation
• Support planning and supervision of dimensional inspection and fiducialization of mechanical components
• Support planning and supervision of alignment during installation and modification of neutron beam lines and accelerator components
• Produce accurate and concise technical reports
• Prepare presentations for and respond to recommendations from design reviews and advisory committees
• Participate in R&D and prototyping of proposed experimental equipment
• Accurately and reliably communicate technical status and performance to ORNL management
• Comply with ORNL environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
• Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of ORNL values and ethics

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree in surveying, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of analytic geometry, uncertainty propagation, and 3D coordinate system transformations
• Some experience in a related technician role
• Experience with accelerators or neutron instruments
• Familiarity with Spatial Analyzer, Verisurf, Geomagic, Cyclone, AutoCAD, and Creo software packages
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
• Programming ability
• Experience with laser trackers, coordinate measurement machines, laser scanners, optical tooling, and conventional metrology tools
• Experience with precision alignment monitoring systems (e.g., hydrostatic levels, wire-positioning systems, LVDTs)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever-changing needs

Special Requirements:

Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

Export control, no clearance: This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Neutron Sciences Directorate:
The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), the United States’ highest flux reactor-based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world’s most intense pulsed accelerator-based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 30 instruments for neutron scattering research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical sciences for more than 3,000 visiting scientists. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron irradiation. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to http://neutrons.ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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