Berkeley Lab’s Earth and Environmental Sciences Area (EESA) has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Geosciences Measurements Facility (GMF) crew. This is an early career level position with learning opportunities for applying new technology solutions to cutting edge science.
GMF is a small dedicated team of Project Scientists, Scientific Engineers, and Research Technicians that carry out a broad array of research activities that span the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, surface, and subsurface in both laboratory and field settings. Team members often work across disciplines to provide integrated mechanical, electrical, software, and circuitry solutions in a fast-paced innovative environment.
In this role, you will conceptualize, design, prototype, fabricate, and deploy unique instrumentation and systems in support of Earth Sciences research. This position will perform a variety of mechanical engineering tasks, including design and development activities to support the achievement of research objectives.
This “hands on” role will fully support projects through the entire lifecycle, from the conceptual phase through to execution and closeout. Many of our projects require travel to remote field locations, domestic and foreign, often under challenging environmental conditions. Depending on workload and project schedules, this role will travel 5 - 15 times a year to field sites, each trip requiring away-time ranging from two days to two weeks.
What You Will Do:
Use your strong working knowledge of basic mechanical engineering concepts and tools to perform design and analysis activities by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
Perform tasks using computer aided design (CAD) and software analysis tools including fine element analysis (FEA).
Design, build and test sensors, sources, data acquisition and remote data telemetry systems for earth and environmental science field deployments.
Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
Consult with Scientists and Engineers as necessary and collaborate with scientific personnel to understand project requirements and needs.
Develop budgets and timelines for activities to support project decision making.
Work independently and/or as part of a crew to complete tasks within budget and on time.
What is Required:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong working knowledge of CAD, and drafting techniques, including SolidWorks.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering concepts, theories, practices, and tools.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent project development and prioritization skills
What We Desire:
Excellent mechanical aptitude of machine design, motion control, hydraulics, pneumatics, metal fabrication and finishing.
Understanding of sensing technology and electrical systems integration for data acquisition.
Strong working knowledge and understanding of python, C, and other programming languages.
A keen interest in science research and solving challenging problems in the environmental and earth sciences with impacts on climate and energy systems.
A strong independent personal drive to see each project through to its successful completion.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
This is a full time, M-F, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 1 year, Term appointment with the possibility of yearly renewal to a maximum of 5 years or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
This position requires extensive travel, both domestic and foreign. Fieldwork commonly requires extended workdays and working through weekends, where the average field deployment is two weeks.
This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
Learn About Us:
Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
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