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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Batavia, IL

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We Are

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and South Dakota and at locations around the world, including Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole.

The SQMS Center was established by the National Quantum Initiative Act as a hub in a new cooperative ecosystem built from national labs, universities, and leading companies. The mission of the SQMS Center is to build revolutionary new quantum science platforms that exploit superconducting radio frequency cavities and superconducting qubits for quantum information science (QIS) in the area of quantum computing, quantum sensing and quantum physics experiments.

Fermilab’s Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems (SQMS) Center and Division seeks a Mechanical Engineer (3-year term) to join the Quantum Microwave Systems Department. The department supports and develops test facilities, facilities mechanical and cooling components, instrumentations, controls for the project needs of both QIS and fundamental physics research. Under general direction, the successful candidate will plan and perform engineering tasks, including research, design, and development of small to medium engineering projects or portions of large projects in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, requirements and standards, and all DOE orders. In addition, the position will support the installation and operation of test stands and test stand components operating across a wide range of temperatures.

You Will

Work in a collaborative environment of people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas
Participate in all aspects of engineering and operations related to QIS and other experiments at ultralow cryogenic temperatures.
Produce drawings, analyses, engineering reports, procedures, and presentations
Review and approve work before hardware and financial commitments are made to ensure conformance to specifications and cost and time constraints
Provide technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, and technicians as assigned to specific projects
Oversee preparation, installation and operation of test setups, test stand, and associated components and equipment
Contributes effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We Are Looking For

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited institution with 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience.
Candidates with additional degree or major in Physics or Applied Physics preferred.
Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and ideas. The successful candidate will work under the general direction of more experienced engineers.
Knowledge of computer aided mechanical engendering and drafting tools.
Ability to read mechanical drawings.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point or similar office suite.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Experience with material stress and deformation analysis.
Experience with the design of mechanical parts and components.
Experience with design or modeling of system or components used for cooling, heat transfer, heat exchange etc.
Physical Activity and Work Conditions

Human Factors: Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule

Chemical Factors: Solvents, Welding

Physical Factors: Confined Spaces, Cryogenic Fluids, Oxygen Deficiency Hazards

PPE: Eye/Face/Foot/Hearing Protection

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is critical to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most talented people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.