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Discover your impact as a Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) Mechanical Engineer at Idaho National Laboratory. You'll shape the future of nuclear energy by pioneering cutting‑edge solutions for motion, heat, and fluid dynamics. The role is located at MFC and involves a 4×10 schedule with Fridays off.Essential Job FunctionsDecompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements.Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs.Develop physics‑based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.Maintain familiarity with codes and standards applicable to the discipline.Document designs to establish conformance with requirements and standards.Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements.Ensure fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement align with design specifications.Develop and maintain systems/equipment, perform calculations, and evaluate design specifications.Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for production improvements.Monitor and evaluate plant systems, recommend maintenance and repair standards, and identify vendor data and spare parts.Support and lead new project development, including proposals and business plans.Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable codes.Maintain configuration management of the technical baseline and assigned systems.Ensure consistency in operational characteristics across documentation.Develop experiment requirements, perform designs, and support fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing.Serve as design engineer for fueled test train fabrication tasks.Develop project‑specific documentation and check drawings.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.Practical application of engineering science and technology.Ability to apply general rules to specific problems.Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions.Effective listening and verbal communication skills.Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.Minimum RequirementsLevel 1: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.Level 2: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution and 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience, or a PhD with 0 years of experience.Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.Preferred QualificationsExposure to CAD modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO) and the ability to apply it in a design environment.Foundational understanding of mechanical system design, machine design, robotics, and related control systems developed through applied university projects and early career experiences.Familiarity with fabrication, construction, and assembly processes and an understanding of how they connect to engineering design requirements.Ability to perform engineering calculations and apply analytical thinking to evaluate mechanical systems and design specifications.Experience contributing to engineering projects across multiple phases, such as design, analysis, fabrication, or testing, gained through academic or early career opportunities.Job InformationPay range: Level 1 ($66,504 – $136,356); Level 2 ($79,344 – $162,732).TDP: This is a testing designated position; a pre‑employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of employment are required.Multi‑Level: This is a multi‑level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.Physical RequirementsFrequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and working in an office and field/laboratory environment. Handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. Operate job‑related equipment and drive a vehicle. Occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Requires sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform essential functions and interact with the public. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Benefits and RelocationMedical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions).Paid time off (personal leave).Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions).Comprehensive relocation package.Equal Employment OpportunityIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.Reasonable AccommodationWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Selective Service RequirementsTo be eligible for employment at INL, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.#J-18808-Ljbffr