Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
A Talascend client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term contract position.
This is a remote position.
In this role, you will create structural and mechanical design solutions, 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for the conceptual and preliminary design development of the Natrium Generation IV Reactor Fuel Handling Systems. Candidates must have extensive experience in mechanical/structural design and drafting using a mainstream CAD system, preferably SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Create CAD models, optimized for anticipated future work, of conceptual and detailed designs in the area of nuclear fuel handling
- Maintain large, conceptual assembly models in support of varying performance analysis
- Create engineering drawings, applying ASME 14.1 and Y15.5 standards
- Check detail and layout drawings, verifying information is accurately represented and drafting standards are met
- Update and modify models and drawings based on changes required by engineering team
- Properly maintain drawing system integrity in product data management system
- Define modeling structure for large, complex design projects.
- Review group design standards and propose improvements.
- A minimum of seven years of CAD proficiency is required, SolidWorks preferred
- Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design, preferably in the area of nuclear fuel handling
- Experience using a product data management (PDM) system
- Organized and detail oriented
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker
- Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
- Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
- Nuclear design experience preferred but not required
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.