Mechanical Engineer Iii
hace 6 meses
NSF’s National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) is the preeminent US national center for ground-based, nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. NOIRLab is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which operates as a matrix organization, providing services across a range of programs: Gemini, Rubin, MSO (CTIO and KPNO), and CSDC; with facilities in three geographic locations: Arizona, Chile and Hawai’i. The mission of NOIRLab is to enable breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics by developing and operating state-of-the-art ground-based observatories and providing data products and services for a diverse and inclusive community.
This time, at NOIRLab, we are looking for a **Mechanical Engineer III**, to become part of the Mechanical Engineering (ME) group, a distributed team of mechanical engineers and technicians who provide excellent service in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of all mechanical equipment and the telescope’s physical plant, including observatory instrumentation and machine shop operations.
The Mechanical Engineer, level III position, designs and develops technical solutions for telescopes and support services in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical systems. Work is generally collaborative in nature but requires a high degree of self-direction and ability to work independently. Work can vary from purely design and analysis to highly hands-on and may require spending substantial time on the telescope site. This position contributes to moderately complex aspects of one or more projects.
This position is located in La Serena, Chile, servicing the Gemini South telescope in Cerro Pachon, with a 5-day work week, but will still be expected to spend as much time as needed at the summit.
**Essential Functions**:
- Analyses, designs, and implements moderately complex mechanical, opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
- Troubleshoots complex technical problems with the telescope and support systems.
- Identifies and proposes improvement projects to the telescope and support systems, including technical justification, cost-benefit analysis, and engineering solution.
- Assists junior level mechanical engineers and technicians in troubleshooting and supporting systems.
- Assists junior level mechanical engineers in design and implementation of systems.
- Must have an advanced knowledge in at least one area of mechanical engineering relevant to the observatory, including but not limited to:
- CAD / CAE
- FEA and structural analysis.
- CFD
- Thermal analysis and Vibration analysis.
- Opto-mechanical systems.
- Cryogenic and vacuum systems
- Works with engineers from other disciplines and scientific staff to document and clarify requirements for new mechanical systems. Translates requirements into tasks specifications, including tasks for junior level engineers.
- Has a good working understanding of project management and equipment life-cycle process, from requirements development, conceptual design, detailed design, implementation, commissioning, maintenance, to end-of-life / obsolescence management.
- Provides clearly written documentation (both technical and user oriented). Writes proposal documents and whitepapers that explain mechanical systems in a language that can be appreciated by an educated but non-expert audience.
- Provides technical leadership and mentoring of junior level mechanical engineers, including ability to review and giving direction as needed.
- Provides regular updates on progress of assigned tasks, and keeps project managers, team lead and other stakeholders informed about issues that might impact deadlines.
- Stays current with changes in the field.
- Takes the initiative to research new technologies and investigates ways in which they may be applied to solve problems faced by the observatory.
**Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline, is required.
- Must have 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
- Must have a good working level of English, both written and spoken, as it is required for this job.
- Have a good overall understanding of astronomical telescopes or similar systems.
- Must have strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts.
- Must be highly proficient with one or more engineering software programs.
- Must have experience with managing different aspects of mechanical engineering work such as analysis, design, fabrication, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance and/or project management.
- Demonstrated work experience in one or more mechanical engineering disciplines such as mechanism, structures, hydraulic, pneumatic, opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical, HVAC, cryogenic and/or vacuum systems.
- Experience with technical documentation management, revision control and change management.
- Requires excellent verbal and written skills in order to create design requirem
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