Mechanical Designer

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Mechanical Designer position at Fermilab in Batavia, IL
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Location: Batavia, IL

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Candidates must have demonstrated proficiency using NX1980 CAD and Teamcenter.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Designer.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite in Batavia, IL, Monday through Friday.

Applications lacking these qualifications will not be considered.

Join Fermilab’s Accelerator Physics & Superconducting Technology Division (APS-TD) Design/Drafting Group and contribute to nationally significant accelerator and superconducting technology projects. In this role, you will support advanced scientific and engineering initiatives including PIP-II, LCLS-II, LCLS-II HE, Accelerator Support, LHC AUP, SRF, and SC Magnets. Your work will directly support the development of highly specialized mechanical systems and components critical to cutting‑edge research and innovation.

• Prepare mechanical designs and drawings utilizing NX1980 and Teamcenter.
• Correctly apply ASME Y14.5-M-1994 (or higher) GD&T standards.
• Develop advanced level 3D models and 2D drawings for APS‑TD projects.
• Perform design tolerance and stack‑up calculations.
• Create layout designs and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Work directly with engineering staff to research and analyze design solutions.
• Coordinate design development activities to meet project schedules and technical requirements.
• Specify and select design components and materials.
• Follow Fermilab Quality Assurance Manual (QAM), APS‑TD, and Design/Drafting Procedures.
• Support projects within APS‑TD including PIP-II, LCLS‑II, LCLS‑II HE, Accelerator Support, LHC AUP, SRF, and SC Magnets.
• Deliver work products that are reviewed, checked, and approved by Fermilab staff.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Designer.
• Demonstrated proficiency using NX1980 CAD software.
• Ability to correctly apply ASME Y14.5-M-1994 (or higher) GD&T standards.
• Ability to work onsite in Batavia, IL.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality work products in deadline‑driven project environments.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Strong collaboration skills with engineering and technical teams.
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours per day and perform repetitive computer work.

• Experience supporting complex accelerator, superconducting, or scientific research projects.
• Strong mechanical design and detailing capabilities.
• Experience performing tolerance and stack‑up analyses.
• Familiarity with formal design and drafting procedures in highly regulated technical environments.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities. Familiarity with Fermilab’s QAM and Design/Drafting Procedures.
• Experience supporting national laboratory projects.

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Must successfully demonstrate acceptable proficiency in NX1980 CAD through a Zoom interview.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA’s policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.