SRNL R&D Senior Engineer
About Us:
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will participate in workstation design and deployment. The successful candidate will also construct procedures for advanced manufacturing process and technologies. In these activities, the incumbent engineer/scientist will work in a small high-performance team to complete the deployment of fully functional metal refining and casting ensembles, machining platforms, inspection and metrology tools, precision welding and joining systems, and exploration of advanced manufacturing technologies for enhanced fabrication and production all maintained in an inert glovebox production environment. The incumbent researcher will be responsible for assisting with process design/ development and the optimization of processes via thermodynamic modeling with verification testing.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields and use other technical resources in the company and external resources, to resolve complex problems.
Implement safe practices in the production of precision components with demanding chemical and physical specifications, proven ability to utilize original solutions to problems surrounding production.
Demonstrated skills in coordinating multiple foundry and metal refining operations, and adherence to rigorous oversight requirements.
Experience in project planning relating to a complex production enterprise.
Other Duties:
Scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions to assigned problems. Begin using SRNL systems and meeting SRNL requirements with minimal supervisory guidance. Accepts complex tasks and receives minimal guidance from senior professionals. Incorporate conventional engineering or scientific practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning. Provide limited guidance and direction to less senior engineering professionals. Carry out development and qualification programs on tasks concurrent with other phases such as design and fabrication to better evaluate and minimize future problems. Develop alternate solutions to existing problems. Perform all detail work necessary to determine best solutions. Evaluate proposals and make recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks in area of assignment. May delegate portions of the detail work to less senior personnel. Prepare costs and schedule estimates on proposed projects/tasks in assigned area. Demonstrate cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects. Prepare manuals and other documents supporting or publicizing the technical effort. Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.
Relocation Available If Eligibility Requirements Are Met.