Position Summary:
Nusano has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer at our West Valley City, Utah facility. This Mechanical Engineer will work with the Sustaining Engineering team to provide support for the development of a heavy ion linear accelerator, beamlines, solid and gaseous target stations, and radiochemistry equipment and machinery. To execute this project, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven, provide diverse perspectives, and who have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. This team member will be primarily responsible for beamline assembly, installation, and continued support during commissioning and operating phases.
Responsibilities:
Assembly of beamline components including vacuum systems, magnets, beam diagnostics, and supporting utilities
Collaborate with design engineering to refine designs and mechanical documentation
Take full ownership of delivering beamline subsystems
Collaborate with physics and operations to meet accelerator performance and up time needs
Manage projects with efficient utilization of staff, schedule, and budget
Participate in and refine tests in qualify and evaluate the performance of equipment
Respond to questions concerning engineering design, assembly and operation of beamline subsystems
Provide oral and written reporting on project status to project and upper management stakeholders
Work with vendors and internal resources to fabricate, assemble, and validate components and systems
Train staff to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshoot systems
Perform with a safety mindset at the forefront of all work
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Related professional work experience (engineering design and assembly, new product integration, manufacturing support engineering)
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical design
Experience with advanced knowledge and judgment in most of the following areas:
High or Ultra-high vacuum systems
Water cooling systems (piping, valves, flow sensors, flow meters, fittings, seals)
Pneumatic systems (valves, actuators, tube bending, fittings, seals)
Welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes and techniques
3D CAD Design and drafting in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
Project management abilities defined as the ability to control scope, cost, and schedule
Metrology, inspection, quality control, and test methods related to manufacturing
Ability to interact and communicate efficiently with researchers, engineers, designers, machinists, and engineering technicians to provide a high level of customer service
Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools for mechanical assembly, wiring, and plumbing
Fully proficient with digital productivity tools (Microsoft Office products)
Demonstrated analytical thinking and rapid learning
Preferred Experience:
Technical experience with the installation and commissioning of precision scientific, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, or vacuum systems
Setting up manufacturing cells, process, and practices
Rigging, forklift, or overhead crane operation
Experience working with a quality program and quality standards
Experience running and supervising small teams of technical
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
Work to be conducted on Assembly floor, production facility, and office Environment
Must be comfortable working as a radiation worker
About Nusano
Nusano is a privately held physics company working to stabilize supply chains, advance American national security, and enable once-in-a-generation innovations in fields ranging from healthcare to nuclear energy.
Nusano is commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. Together, these proprietary systems and methods are poised to supply the fight against cancer and help fuel the nuclear renaissance.
Our team of innovators — bring curiosity, ingenuity, and heart to solving some of the world’s hardest problems.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- Professional experience in engineering design and assembly, new product integration, or manufacturing support engineering
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical design
- Advanced knowledge of high or ultra-high vacuum systems
- Experience with water cooling systems, including piping, valves, sensors, fittings, and seals
- Experience with pneumatic systems, including valves, actuators, tube bending, fittings, and seals
- Knowledge of welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes
- 3D CAD design and drafting experience using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
- Ability to manage project scope, cost, and schedule
- Knowledge of metrology, inspection, quality control, and manufacturing test methods
- Ability to communicate effectively with researchers, engineers, designers, machinists, and technicians
- Ability to use basic hand tools for mechanical assembly, wiring, and plumbing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Analytical thinking and rapid learning ability
- Technical experience installing and commissioning precision scientific, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, or vacuum systems
- Experience setting up manufacturing cells, processes, and practices
- Rigging, forklift, or overhead crane operation experience
- Experience with quality programs and quality standards
- Experience running or supervising small technical teams
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Comfort working as a radiation worker
What We Do
Nusano is a privately held physics company that commercializes platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. The company works to stabilize supply chains and advance American national security by producing critical medical and industrial radioisotopes used in cancer care, nuclear energy, and various other high-tech applications.
