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Experimental Operations Engineer - Mechanisms Engineering Test LoopRequisition Number: 407756 Location: Lemont, ILFunctional Area: Research and Development Division: NSE-Nuclear Science and EngineeringEmployment Category: Regular Shift: 8:30 - 5:00Level (Grade): RD2intermediate-scaleliquid metal technology experimental facility called the Mechanisms Engineering Test Loop (METL) and its associated hydraulic loops and qualification hardware.Duties & Responsibilities:Note: This description describes the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Oversee the construction, startup, commissioning, and operations of intermediate and small-scale liquid metal technology experiments and provide technical support and/or direction for experimental and programmatic work in the areas of mechanical, electromechanical, optical, and electrical systems.
Oversee the development, fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, purchasing, and maintenance for a variety of complex electronic and mechanical apparatus, plant/process equipment, and subsystems, with a specific focus on the intermediate scale liquid metal technology facility (METL) and Argonne’s other liquid metal and surrogate experiments.
Oversee the design and testing of electronic systems which typically consist of power supplies and controllers, data logging hardware, and equipment for temperature and valve control.
Coordinate with METL operators the installation and testing of specialized experimental equipment in the METL facility and its associated equipment.
Must maintain knowledge and awareness of Laboratory policies and procedures.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
" />Share: Facebook LinkedIn TwitterFor this position we are seeking an experienced electrical, mechanical, and/or nuclear engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team that includes design engineers, test engineers, fluids and thermal researchers, and experienced technicians. The selected individual will oversee the design, construction, startup and commissioning, operations, and trouble-shooting of cutting-edge experimental systems and sub-systems related to and in support of theintermediate-scaleliquid metal technology experimental facility called the Mechanisms Engineering Test Loop (METL) and its associated hydraulic loops and qualification hardware.Duties & Responsibilities:Note: This description describes the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Oversee the construction, startup, commissioning, and operations of intermediate and small-scale liquid metal technology experiments and provide technical support and/or direction for experimental and programmatic work in the areas of mechanical, electromechanical, optical, and electrical systems.
Oversee the development, fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, purchasing, and maintenance for a variety of complex electronic and mechanical apparatus, plant/process equipment, and subsystems, with a specific focus on the intermediate scale liquid metal technology facility (METL) and Argonne’s other liquid metal and surrogate experiments.
Oversee the design and testing of electronic systems which typically consist of power supplies and controllers, data logging hardware, and equipment for temperature and valve control.
Coordinate with METL operators the installation and testing of specialized experimental equipment in the METL facility and its associated equipment.
Must maintain knowledge and awareness of Laboratory policies and procedures.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Advanced experience with experimental design and operation including instrumentation (thermocouples, pressure transmitters, flow meters, level, etc.) specification, installation and operation.
Prior resistance heating systems andLabVIEW/Eurotherm/industrialcontrol experience.
Prior liquid metal experimental facility operations.
Understanding of applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning as applied to experiments is desireable
Prior leadership experience.
Familiarity with industry standards and practices for electrical and/or mechanical systems.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment (motors, pulleys, gears, pumps, valves, etc.), thermal effects on materials and components (expansion, evaporation, etc.), and operation of a personal computer.
Knowledge of metallurgy, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
The position may oversee personnel performing shift work.
The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD2 or RD3) depending upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position,. The requirements for the desired levels are as follows:
RD2 Level: Bachelor’s and 5+ years; Master’s and 3+ years; Doctorate and 2-4 years, or equivalent
RD3 Level: Bachelor’s and 8+ years; Master’s and 5+ years; or Doctorate and 4+ years; or equivalent.
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.
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