Role description
NusanoPosition Summary
Nusano has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our West Valley City, Utah, facility. This Mechanical Engineer will be part of our Mechanical Engineering team and will help complete the design and build-out of our particle accelerator-based radioisotope production facility.
To execute this project, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven, provide diverse perspectives, and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of pursuits. This role provides an opportunity to work in both the design and “boots-on-the-ground” realms. Expect to work in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs are essential.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams of physicists, chemists, engineers, and technical support staff to develop and finalize designs for complex new devices
- Translate concepts into detailed engineering drawings, perform design analyses, identify potential problems, and independently or collaboratively develop solutions
- Manage all aspects of component fabrication, including components that consist of multiple complex pieces
- Install, test, commission, and provide lifecycle support for custom equipment
- Author and maintain procedures and documentation that support the equipment and the stakeholders responsible for its operation
- Develop test plans and participate in testing to qualify and evaluate equipment performance
- Present project results and designs and respond to questions regarding engineering design and equipment operation
- Work effectively and cooperatively within a team environment
- Once equipment is operational, serve as a subject matter expert and assist with troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades
- Give and receive direction and communicate effectively across all teams within the organization
- Continuously strive for the highest level of performance
- Maintain a personal safety mindset at the forefront of all work
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- Five or more years of related professional work experience
- Aptitude for assembly work, on-the-fly modifications, and guiding a group of technicians in completing similar work
- Two or more years of experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and the ability to learn quickly
Preferred Requirements
- Professional Engineer license, master’s degree, or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field
- Experience designing for and working within radiation environments
- Experience with manufacturing processes, including welding, brazing, machining, and assembly, as well as distributed systems such as water and gas systems
- Experience with some or all of the following: kinematics, linear motion stages, robotics, linkages, mechanism design, pneumatics, metrology, precision measurement, inspection, and fine alignment
- Working knowledge of high-vacuum systems
- Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) in accordance with ASME standards
- Experience working within a quality program and adhering to quality standards
Physical Requirements
- Work will be conducted in both an office environment and on assembly and production floors
- Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to sit for extended periods
- Must be comfortable working within radiation environment and or cGMP
- Frequent computer use requiring repetitive keyboard and mouse operation and manual dexterity
- Ability to perform hands-on assembly work
- Work in this environment may involve exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, including high voltage, strong magnetic fields, chemicals, cryogenic substances, and radiological sources. These hazards require specialized training, strict adherence to safety procedures, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ability to travel occasionally for site visits, vendor meetings, and conferences
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.