Senior Engineer Designer

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Provides expert design services to research and/or support staff by giving direction to the design process from conceptualization through production stage.

Responsibilities

• Assists research staff in the conceptual and developmental design of equipment or systems for use in connection with Battelle projects.
• Acts as a consultant to Battelle staff on the development and fabrication or design of complex equipment or systems.
• Assists research staff in estimating the hours required developing a design and the costs of purchases and fabrication.
• Analyzes engineering proposals and related data to assist in determining the feasibility of proposed designs, able to identify potential prototype fabrication and manufacturing problems.
• Assists research staff in the investigation, procurement of data and calculations required to develop a design.
• Develops final design in conjunction with design originator.
• Directs, and contributes to the preparation of final detail, layout and assembly drawings and geometric visualization.
• Reviews and approves engineering drawings and related documents to assure conformance to design/drafting standards, design specifications, and configuration management principles.
• Maintains an awareness of, and works in accordance with, the appropriate Quality System (e.g. ISO 9001), and identifies improvements for this system.
• Evaluates and selects materials and components for purchase interacting with vendors and arranging for purchases.
• Participates in meetings with clients on a regular basis and contributes to proposals or reports as requested.
• May have responsibility for the direction of up to 10 staff including other designers, technicians and other personnel. This would include mentoring/career growth, assisting these staff with finding work across the institute and supporting Management with performance evaluations and discussions.
• Assist in directing the fabrication, assembly, and testing of hardware, direct the detailing of design work, or coordinate design work on multiple projects.
• Provides written input, analyses and graphics to contribute to project reports and proposals.
• Maintains currency regarding technological developments in the design field including CAD, configuration management tools, spreadsheets and components. Utilizes this information to evaluate and recommend equipment and software for design activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field; 10+ years of experience in performing design of increasing complexity with minimal direction; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated, hands on experience authoring, releasing, and validating Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for customer delivery
• Proven working knowledge and application of:
  • ASME Y14.100 2017 - Engineering Drawing Practices
  • MIL STD 31000 - Technical Data Packages
• Experience developing contract ready, configuration controlled design artifacts suitable for manufacturing, test, and lifecycle sustainment
• Must have extensive experience in conceptualizing design requirements, transforming requirements into a feasible design, and participating in or supervising actual production of the hardware.
• Must be able to anticipate and resolve design problems, as well as provide specific technical guidance to junior designers and research staff.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with advances in and availability of materials and components that may be incorporated in the design.
• 5+ years of design experience utilizing Creo (6) or Solidworks (2020)
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as individually
• Experience working within Windchill PLM software
• with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Current TS Clearance
• Experience with TDP Type I, II, and/or III definitions and application
• Working knowledge of:
  • ASME Y14.5 (GD&T)
  • ASME Y14.35 / Y14.24 (Revision and Drawing Types)
  • ASME Y14.41 (Model Based Definition) and digital TDPs
• Experience supporting manufacturing readiness, first article inspection, qualification, or depot level sustainment
• Familiarity with data rights, export controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR), and marking requirements
• CAD experience with sheet metal, cables and cable routing
• Design experience with electrical boxes and electrical schematics
• Experience in documenting weld specifications

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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