Industrial Microwave Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN | Industrial Microwave Engineer | Full-Time

We are actively recruiting an Industrial Microwave Engineer for our client in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This is a full-time opportunity that will require onsite work in Oak Ridge on a regular Monday–Friday schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with expertise in high-power microwave systems, industrial heating applications, and electromagnetic design to contribute to complex engineering projects in a multidisciplinary environment. Must have experience with industrial microwave system design, electromagnetic analysis tools, and industrial heating applications.
 

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Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize industrial microwave heating systems used in production and processing environments.
• Develop microwave system design documents, calculations, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Design and support high-power microwave components.
• Engineer solutions for operation in vacuum, pressurized, corrosive, and other challenging industrial environments.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for project stakeholders, procurement teams, and multidisciplinary engineering groups.
• Develop basis of design documentation and scopes of work.
• Prepare equipment specifications for microwave generators, applicators, plasma suppression systems, arcing prevention equipment, and supporting systems.
• Perform microwave engineering calculations and technical analyses.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project design criteria.
• Apply appropriate engineering procedures, design standards, guidelines, and tools.
• Support equipment selection, project budgets, schedules, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to achieve project objectives.
• Support refurbishment, modernization, and upgrades of existing industrial facilities.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of microwave design experience in industrial heating, high-power RF, or related applications.
• Experience using network analyzers to characterize component performance, validate modeling results, and troubleshoot microwave systems.
• Knowledge of industrial microwave heating systems, applicator technologies, electromagnetic systems, and microwave engineering calculations.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation and analysis software such as:
  • Ansys HFSS
  • COMSOL
  • ADS
  • IcePak
  • Similar modeling tools
• Understanding of industrial electrical distribution systems, including 120 VAC and 480 VAC applications.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access credentials or security badges.
• U.S. citizenship required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D solid modeling for high-power electromagnetic and thermal system design.
• Significant experience with industrial production microwave heating systems.
• Knowledge of applicable building and electrical codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Advanced experience with Ansys HFSS, COMSOL, or comparable electromagnetic simulation software.
• Experience designing high-power microwave components and integrated thermal/electromagnetic systems.

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Location / Work Arrangement

• Location: Oak Ridge, TN
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week

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Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Total Compensation Package

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled