Mechanical Engineer 1

Key Skills

3D CAD, AI Robotic systems, Algorithms, AutoCAD, Design, Effective communication skills, Employee life cycle, Mechanical, Operations

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Designs, analyzes, manufactures, and maintains mechanical systems. Designs, produces, and operates machinery.
• Applies principles of engineering, physics, and materials science as well as an understanding of core areas including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity along with tools like computer-aided design and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment, and machinery; heating and cooling systems; transport systems; aircraft; watercraft; robotics; medical devices; weapons; and others.
• Researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Designs, develops, and implements numerical methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics or Structural Mechanics analyses using advanced programming techniques.
• Conducts research and evaluation of technologies and methods for efficient operation and control of energy, water, and other resource use in buildings and connected systems.
• Develops, analyzes, and tests technologies, facilitating their adoption and integration in commercial and residential buildings.
• Conducts state-of-art whole building energy simulation modeling at a large scale to address building type and climate zone variation across the country.
• Conducts engineering and economic analysis to advance building energy codes and appliance standards.
• Develops and applies building performance evaluation methods and field studies to identify building envelope, systems, and operational efficiency measures.
• Develops and applies meter and building automation system data measurement and monitoring methods to understand and optimize building performance.
• Optimizes the performance of building control systems with architectures systems integration and algorithms for maintaining the specific process within a desired range.
• Evaluates the impact of statutory and regulatory requirements on buildings and energy-using equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience contributing design efforts to production.
• Skilled professional who can independently apply existing theories, principles, and concepts within the field of analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry and mechanical engineering.
• A background in hands-on operation and maintenance of LC and MS systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently as well as in interdisciplinary group settings with internal and external collaborators.
• Applied electrical systems experience is a plus.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

None

Additional Information

Not applicable

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP)

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.