Electro-Mechanical CAD Designer II

This position will be a CAD design resource for all electro-mechanical disciplines for PPPL Projects NSTX-U, LTX, Flare and other collaboration projects, within the CAD group of the Design, Analysis, and CAD (DAC) Engineering Division using AutoCAD.

No sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

Support the engineering electrical design group and Facility AC power Group at the laboratory through the Design Review phases of projects as well as maintaining legacy infrastructure. Support CAD group to meet project deliverables and maintain PPPL CAD standards.

Core Duties

• 5% - Support the Laboratory PEMP goals.
• 60% - Design, create, modify, and maintain 2D drawings using AutoCAD
• 10% - Verify drawing compliance to standards for documentation release and at times field verification of existing conditions with field walk downs as required.
• 10% - Prepare ECN’s and documentation for release.
• 10% - Generate design related presentation images for design reviews as needed.
• 5% - Electronic document control - promotes for signature and store 3D design packages.

Education and Experience

• Technical institute or Associates degree in engineering with 3 to 5 years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, candidate must have five or more years of hands-on professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires extensive knowledge and skill associated with the technical specialty. Completing assignments requires a certain level of independence. Electrical work includes AC primary cabling, DC high power (multi- kA, multi-kV) bus to the experimental devices.
• 2-5+ years of AutoCAD including but not limited to working with dynamic blocks, view ports, paper space, Xref creation/manipulation, and formatting fields into documents.
• Ability to use other software programs including Raster Design on AutoCAD, MS Office suite and Bluebeam.
• Experience with Google Suite products – email, gchat, meetings, documents, Electro/Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork; collaborative spirit.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily an office position. Sitting, computing work, as required field walkdowns of experiments.

Working Conditions

• Office/dry lab environment; position is onsite everyday Monday – Friday; regular shift

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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