Targetry Design Team Leader – Engineering/Physicist Accelerator III/S

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 14
Major Administrative Unit / College: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
Sub Area: APSA- Pro Supervisory
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Engineers/Architects, Professional Supervisory- APSA, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Working/Functional Title

Targetry Design Team Leader

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose: 

The Targetry Design Team Leader will lead design and integration effort as well as support operation of FRIB Targetry, and oversee a small engineering team to design, build, and implement sub-components.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as project leader and subject matter expert in reviewing Targetry device design layouts, project documentation, construction, testing, modification of hardware, and/or the installation of sub-system.
• Produce and document effective design solutions by developing system-level models and concepts and creating CAD designs/details.
• Present design solutions to stakeholders and convene design reviews to obtain stakeholder feedback and endorsement.
• Perform calculations and analysis of complex data.
• Provide engineering support for fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of technical equipment.
• Development of team members and provide technical direction to support staff and students.
• Provide scheduling and status reporting.
• Make presentation graphics of the design and communicate what is needed to advance the design and start construction.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical Engineering Expertise –knowledge and understanding of practices of engineering, and sound judgment regarding their implementation to contribute to organizational performance and success
• Communication – effectively articulating and exchanging information with stakeholders at all levels—internal and external
• Service Focus – the ability to identify and meet appropriate client expectations by offering high-quality services and solutions tailored to diverse client and stakeholder needs
• Analytical Skills – the ability to create, develop, analyze, and promulgate technical and/or technological implications of a mechanical engineering action
• Collaboration & Teamwork – the ability to work effectively with others
• Continuous Learning – the ability to maintain continuous improvement
• Ethical Practice – the ability to support and uphold the values of the organization while balancing and mitigating risk
• Critical Evaluation – the ability to create, develop, analyze, summarize, and present information to make technical decisions
• Proficiency with Solidworks and ADEPT
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

The job requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in physics, electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting, fabrication techniques, heat transfer, cryogenics, and computer systems; and may require experience in the use of CAD and/or related engineering systems, including file transfer; experience in the use of exotic metals, including knowledge of their properties, in the fabrication and assembly of sophisticated research equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the use of exotic metals, including knowledge of their properties,
• Knowledge of 3d additive manufacturing of metals
• Experience in the design, fabrication, and assembly of complex equipment
• Experience with industry to produce and check mechanical drawings for production
• Experience with SolidWorks and PDM software

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter and a resume. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

frib.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility ends January 23, 11:55 PM

Advertised:Jan 17, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Jan 23, 2024 Eastern Standard Time