Development Welding Engineer

What You’ll Do

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Development Welding Engineer

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

As a Development Researcher, the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research activities with a specific application to manufacturing, production, or quality operations or similar national applications. The position performs duties as a project lead, coordinating and preparing technical aspects projects from inception to completion including project reviews. The position conducts formal presentations personnel and other interested parties. The candidate participates in the development, research, and/types of proposed improvements in production and formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements.

candidate will serve as the liaison with representatives of the various design agencies, vendors, and contractors required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion objectives.

Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments, analyzes impact of mission changes on designs and concepts. Recommends improvements and prepares technical specifications. Acts as a leader, consultant as required in the design and application of products, processes, devices, and equipment with scientists, and other technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required economical accomplishment of the Plant's assigned mission.

Recommends improvements in procedures and work control packages, technology utilization and automation, the impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs.

Y-12 has a long history of uranium research and development. The current posting seeks expertise in production and characterization of uranium, uranium alloys, and their associated materials. The role includes evaluation, analysis, recordkeeping, procurement, working in a laboratory environment, testing of next equipment, as well as development of novel materials and manufacturing technologies. In addition to and development activities, the job role includes interfacing with system and process engineers in the areas of the plant to provide technical oversight and troubleshooting assistance for the various metallurgical processing capabilities to ensure that Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) mission milestones are met.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET and 2 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.

3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree

3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree

3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

• The position requires technical knowledge in technical principles, theories, and concepts of engineering systems related to material, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and engineering application of computers.
• The position requires the ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word, interpret experimental results, and convert the data generated into detailed written reports for both internal as well as external customers.
• Must have the ability to exercise…