Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Technical Staff
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
- Dimensional Acceptance Methodology: Develop dimensional acceptance methodologies from design drawings or CAD models utilizing Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), high-precision gages, and Numerical Control (NC) machines for various products produced or processed at the Y-12 complex.
- CMM Programming & Certification: Provide technical input for the development of CMM programs and deliver comprehensive dimensional certification packages to customers for final quality definition.
- Tooling & Metrology Coordination: Assist in designing special tooling and fixtures for the acceptance process. Coordinate with inspection areas and the Oak Ridge Metrology Center for the calibration of certified gaging, while maintaining personal inventory and control of all assigned assets.
- Process & Configuration Control: Develop and maintain process controls, manage configuration control of certification packages, and oversee product retest requirements as necessary.
- Estimates & Project Support: Prepare accurate cost estimates for customers regarding part acceptance and all associated support activities for new programs and projects.
- Performance Evaluation: Evaluate the performance of precision equipment to achieve and maintain the lowest possible measurement uncertainty.
- Customer Interface: Partner with customers to develop and validate acceptable methodologies that meet or exceed their technical specifications.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Interface daily with multiple organizational layers, including plant-level and technical program managers, development teams, engineering, operating area inspectors, and NNSA auditors.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Engage personnel across multiple organizations to coordinate and implement key projects.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support for projects aimed at improving performance, installing new equipment, and driving continuous process improvements.
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues with calibration equipment, primarily coordinate measuring machines, and collaborate with skilled crafts to resolve CMM-related problems.
- Calibration & Procurement: Assist with machine calibration and certification. Develop technical specifications and obtain vendor quotes for replacement parts and new equipment, and attend off-site acceptance testing for CMM procurements.
- Information Security: Maintain strict security requirements for computer systems associated with dimensional inspection equipment.
- Daily assignments will be established based on the employee’s level of experience.
- Comprehensive training will be provided as necessary to develop the skills required to support all functions of this position.
What You Can Expect
- 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
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline with 2 years relevant experience. Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a Master's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a PhD in an engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. 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.
- Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as well as strong technical, organization, communication, and team-building skills.
- Experience with machining and/or inspection activities is a plus.
- Ability to interpret information from design drawings, equipment technical reference manuals, management requirements, and industry standards to develop equipment support and compliance documents is required.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and Y-12 organizational policies, configuration and document control procedures,and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) is desired.
- Must be able to clearly express and document technical issues using Microsoft Office or other software packages.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work with all levels of personnel ranging from craft to Design Agency staff.
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
