LLNL
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
SeniorEngineeringDesignAssociate
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“Senior Engineering Design Associate at LLNL. Skills: Mechanical design, Electrical design, CAD/PLM, Project leadership. Provide technical support in originating, developing, analyzing, and. Translate high-level requirements into detailed 3D models and”
Industry & Context.
Engineering problem solving; Develop original engineering design solutions
Full-time on-site presence, U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. citizenship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Technology or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience, Extensive experience with Creo Parametric or AutoCAD and Windchill in a production engineering environment, Highly advanced knowledge of CAD/PLM practices, techniques, standards, and procedures, Extensive experience in making independent technical decisions, Extensive experience in coordinating activities across multiple components and stakeholders, Advanced leadership skills, Extensive experience in analyzing and interpreting highly complex design requirements, Highly advanced written, verbal, feedback, presentation, and communication skills, Highly advanced experience in engineering hand calculations and CAD supported FEA or similar engineering analysis tools, Ability to secure and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. citizenship
Nice to Have
Demonstrated leadership experience, Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, budgeting, and leading multiple projects
What You'll Do.
Provide technical support in originating
Translate high-level requirements into detailed 3D models and
Ensure model-based definition solutions are complete
Develop and/or approve technical support documentation for design
Capture and maintain design and configuration data
Apply advanced knowledge of CAD/PLM configuration management practices
Lead teams of technical personnel
Define technical approaches
Provide supervisory authority and responsibility for training requirements
Provide technical support and application of industry best
Participate in formal design reviews
Lead formal design reviews
Present design concepts
Plan multiple projects
Organize multiple projects
Budget multiple projects
Lead multiple projects
and junior engineering associates
Provide on-the-job training
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with scientists; Collaborating with engineers; Collaborating with technical personnel; Lead teams; Present to management; Present to customers; Present to review committees
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills; Feedback skills; Technical material presentation
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Project organization, Project budgeting, Project leadership
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have multiple openings for Senior Engineering Design Associates. You will work independently by collaborating with scientists, engineers, and top-level technical personnel to provide highly advanced technical and management expertise in mechanical or electrical engineering to support the NIF & PS groups. You will conduct research to find solutions to engineering problems along with providing leadership in developing, designing, documenting, and analyzing highly complex mechanical or electrical systems for the National Ignition Facility (NIF) program. You will plan and lead multiple projects of significant complexity. You will author, review, and approve reports, manuals, and other engineering documentation as well as routinely presenting this material to superiors and subordinates. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. In this role, you will * Provide highly advanced technical support in originating, developing, analyzing, and documenting highly complex mechanical or electrical engineering design solutions. * Translate high-level requirements into detailed 3D models and assemblies using Creo Parametric or SolidWorks; ensure model-based definition solutions are complete, accurate, and compliant with LLNL standards. * Develop and/or approve technical suppo
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