Sr. Survey & Alignment Engineer

About the role

Responsible for performing high-precision alignment of complex mechanical systems for accelerator and beamline components used for advanced scientific research; use laser trackers and optical tooling, and coordinate metrology systems to establish tolerances to the micron level; establish, maintain, and perform statistical analysis and network adjustment on three-dimensional control or measurement networks for large-scale mechanical systems; collect, process, and validate fiducial and geometric data to support installation, alignment, and verification of accelerator and beamline components; conduct best-fit analyses comparing measured data to nominal models to determine positional deviations and alignment corrections; develop and implement alignment procedures, measurement plans, and data workflows for complex mechanical assemblies; utilize Spatial Analyzer metrological software, engineering and designing alignment systems, installing and aligning particle accelerator magnets, laser trackers, network designs and surveys, monitoring 3D large networks, optical level measurements, least squares adjustment software, Multiple Theodolites System, and micro-alignment telescope to perform duties; use metrology software to process measurement data and generate alignment reports; collaborate with engineering, installation, and operations teams to ensure components meet positional tolerances and functional requirements; interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications to define measurement strategies and alignment criteria; support troubleshooting of alignment issues and recommend corrective actions based on quantitative analysis; provide technical direction or subject matter expertise for complex alignment activities; and document alignment results, procedures, and data in accordance with organizational standards; telecommuting 1 day per week permitted.

Location: 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439;

Salary

The expected hiring range for this position is $179,462 - $215,280 per year (standard benefits apply);

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Surveying, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree)
• Experience: Three (3) years in the position above, as a Mechanical Engineer, or in a related occupation;

Will accept a Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Surveying, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree) and five (5) years in the position above, as a Mechanical Engineer, or in a related occupation in lieu of the primary education and experience requirements;

Other Requirements

Experience must include three (3) years' use of all the following: Spatial Analyzer metrological software, engineering and designing alignment systems, installing and aligning particle accelerator magnets, laser trackers, network designs and surveys, monitoring 3D large networks, optical level measurements, least squares adjustment software, Multiple Theodolites System, and micro-alignment telescope.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience. Telecommuting 1 day per week permitted.

• Job Family
• Research Development (RD)
• Job Profile
• Mechanical/Civil Engineering 4
• Worker Type
• Regular
• Time Type
• Full time
• Pay Frequency
• Annual

Additional information

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

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