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Mechanical Design Drafter/Designer

Physics World, Livermore, CA, United States


Responsibilities

Provide general Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, and to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to conceptualize, develop, and complete detailed designs of hardware for various mechanical applications.

Translate requirements and constraints into detailed layouts, fabrication, and assembly drawings utilizing knowledge of CAD tools.

Create moderately complex 3D CAD models of design concepts using PTC Creo 10.

Develop detailed fabrication drawings, specifications, and documentation for all designs.

Work independently on small projects and/or contribute to large team projects.

Perform basic calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas; analyze cost effectiveness of design, schedule, and materials.

Interact productively with vendors, customers, and others outside the work unit.

Maintain documentation in a configuration management system (PTC Windchill PDMLink).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities, At The 534.3 Level

Provide advanced Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical design and drafting support where overall design parameters and specifications have been established.

Contribute to preliminary design concepts for hardware, componentry, and systems including making independent judgment and decisions.

Estimate scheduling and costs to determine effective methods in design, materials, and time to meet project deliverables and prepare and present technical material for design reviews, procedures, and other related documentation.

Qualifications

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting; or relevant degree with significant science, mathematics, and engineering coursework with related experience; or Certificate in Engineering Technology or Mechanical Drafting with related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Intermediate knowledge of drafting standards, procedures, and techniques, including working knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.

Experience developing design concepts with a broad background in a wide variety of its various sub-disciplines.

Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.

Intermediate understanding of design, function, fabrication processes, and packaging of mechanical hardware/systems.

Demonstrated ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures.

Intermediate knowledge of PTC Creo10 CAD software.

Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Additional Qualifications At The 534.3 Level

Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard and proficient use of PTC Creo10 CAD software.

Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles and demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems.

Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware design principles, fabrication, and installation processes.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience with SolidWorks CAD software.

Experience in reviewing and verifying the accuracy of work performed by peers and other engineering disciplines as needed.

Experience using PTC Windchill PDMLink design software or other database management software.

Pay Range $43.55 - $63.97 Hourly

$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for the 534.2 level

$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 534.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Position Information This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

Security Clearance This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

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