Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer
The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Group (MME) is responsible for providing innovative research tools to the physics and engineering community worldwide. We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, simulate, and test components for high-energy physics projects and new accelerators;
* Perform state-of-the-art computations and simulations to dimension, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems, components, and their fabrication techniques;
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions;
* Prepare documentation, including presentations, technical reports, engineering specifications, and calculation notes;
* Report on project activities advancement.
Requirements:
* Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field;
* Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering and design according to industrial standards;
* Experience with finite element computations and computer-aided design, including multiphysics, thermo-mechanical, and explicit finite-element techniques;
* Knowledge of scientific software packages, preferably ANSYS and LS-Dyna, and CAD tools, preferably CATIA;
* Initial experience in coordinating mechanical projects from conceptual design to testing, prototyping, and manufacturing phases;
* Experience in preparing technical reports and engineering specifications;
* Knowledge of mechanical engineering and design for accelerator equipment would be an asset.
Skill Requirements:
* Design and analysis of mechanical structures by finite-element and analytical methods;
* Knowledge and application of numerical modeling in solid mechanics;
* Production of 2D drawings and 3D models in compliance with relevant standards;
* Knowledge of design codes and compliance verification of mechanical equipment.
Personal Attributes:
* Ability to work autonomously and take initiative;
* Ability to cooperate constructively with others in the pursuit of team goals;
* Ability to identify, define, and assess problems, taking action to address them;
* Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
Language Requirements:
Spoken and written English: ability to understand and speak in professional contexts (level C1 minimum). Ability to draw up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations.