Designer-Design Drafter - Mechanical

Company: Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC
Location: Livermore
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Job Title Designer Drafter Open Mechanical Designer (17714BR) Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customers mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions. Qualified applicants must be a Those authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship are encouraged to apply., at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, andor background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly-motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS. The National Security Engineering Division (NSED) of the Engineering Directorate has two openings for highly qualified DesignersMechanical in support of the Integrated Engineering and Design Group. This group supports a wide variety of customers and projects including PLS, WCI, GS, accelerator technologies, pulsed power, high-energy physics, Energy, and others. Projects typically involve very sophisticated designs and require fast paced, highly skilled, and trained employees. Working under general direction, will work independently in applying innovative technical expertise to create original design solutions addressing diverse engineering projects and complex design problems. The candidate will support design solutions with documentation and calculations by preparing mechanical designs, mechanical drawing packages, schedules, and status reports. May use independent discretion to set priorities. Successful candidate will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and high level technical personnel to independently formulate advanced technical solutions. Frequent decision making is to be based on interpreting and analyzing complex data. Successful candidate will make independent technical decisions that may have significant impact to broad segments or sections of a project with moderate to high consequence of error. This position will require initiative and the exercise of independent judgment while following laboratory policies and procedures, industry standards and specifications. This position will report programmatically to the Program Leader or his designee, and administratively to the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) Group Supervisor within the Engineering Directorate. This position may require the successful candidate have the flexibility to work overtime, shift and or weekends to accomplish goals. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments. Essential Duties Perform development, concept, and completion of detailed designs of hardware for accelerator, pulse power, laser, optics, cryogenics, high-vacuum, precision manipulation, optomechanical sensor systems, sensor payloads, and other mechanical applications for a variety of mechanical instruments and apparatus Apply advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using PTC Creo 3 Provide advanced conceptual designs and layouts generate fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings develop other documentation for all design Present designs and participate in formal design reviews Advise in the design, fabrication, and installation of hardware Review and approve drawings for accuracy, completeness, form, fit, and function Perform detailed interference and tolerance stack-up analyses to validate form, fit, function, and cost optimization of each design understand and demonstrate competence with engineering formulas and calculations. Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities AS degree, or equivalent with applicable experience in the mechanical engineering field. Working knowledge of developing design concepts with a broad background in various project-related sub-disciplines Experience within the scope of conception, design, fabrication, materials, and prototyping projects from start to finish Demonstrated ability to analyze tolerance stack-ups. Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using PTC Creo 3 Advanced knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to drafting including ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard Experience working as a member of a project team with engineers, scientists, designers, high-level technicians, and coordinators. Ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner in both verbal and written form to peers and managers and to small and large groups as needed and required. Ability to independently solve problems and achieve results on schedule Skills in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Bachelor s degree in mechanicalengineering technology or equivalent combination of education and related experience Applied experience with the Pro-E MechanicalCreo Simulate performing engineering analysis (FEA, thermal calculations) Significant experience making independent, fundamental decisions regarding a variety of technical problems. Advanced knowledge in engineering analysis, design, fabrication, assembly techniques and materials, material properties, and manufacturing methods Applied experience with PTC Windchill Experience in reviewing and verifying the accuracy of work performed by peers and other engineering disciplines as needed Special Requirements Pre-Placement Medical Exam A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required. Pre-employment drug test External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Anticipated Clearance Level Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical andor mental disabilities. If you have a physical andor mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services, 925-960-0353. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website. Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application. In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical andor mental disability and need assistance applying to the position via the online application.

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