Senior Machine Design Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Oak Ridge, TN

Hiring: Senior Machine Design Engineer Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:14:45 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Configuration Management, HTML, Product Data Management, SolidWorks, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •BS degree in mechanical engineering, plus 12 years relevant experience, or MS degree in mechanical engineering, plus 10 years’ relevant experience. •12 years relevant experience, or MS degree in mechanical engineering, plus 10 years’ relevant experience. Required Skills: •The Enrichment Systems Engineering Section is seeking a Machine Design Engineer who will support the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) within the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate (ISED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). •The successful candidate will execute these important missions by teaming with ESED’s line management, project managers, and staff to build on a rich history of accomplishments in enrichment science and engineering. •As part of our team, you will provide technical leadership and creative design solutions that strategically advance centrifuge machine design and support enrichment system development. Qualifications: •Demonstrated machine design experience. •Proven ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines and adapt to ever-changing needs. •Relevant design experience with high-speed rotating machinery. •ASME Y14.5, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing professional certification. •Successful execution of research and development or other large technology-based projects at ORNL or within the DOE complex. •Q Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. •Moving can be overwhelming and expensive. UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. If invited to interview, be sure to ask your Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Partner) for details. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!