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Nusano is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Sustaining Engineering team at our West Valley City, Utah facility. This role focuses on supporting the development and deployment of a heavy ion linear accelerator system, including beamlines, solid and gaseous target stations, and radiochemistry equipment.
You will be primarily responsible for beamline assembly, installation, and ongoing support during commissioning and operational phases. Key responsibilities include:
- Assembly of beamline components including vacuum systems, magnets, beam diagnostics, and supporting utilities
- Collaboration with design engineering to refine designs and mechanical documentation
- Full ownership of delivering beamline subsystems from concept through validation
- Cross-functional collaboration with physics and operations teams to meet accelerator performance and uptime requirements
- Project management including scope, schedule, and budget control
- Participation in qualification testing and performance evaluation of equipment
- Technical consultation on engineering design, assembly, and operation of beamline subsystems
- Oral and written reporting on project status to project and senior management
- Vendor and internal resource coordination for component fabrication, assembly, and validation
- Staff training on assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting procedures
- Safety-first approach to all work activities
Nusano is a privately held physics company focused on radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation technologies. The company serves healthcare, nuclear energy, and national security sectors.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Professional work experience in engineering design and assembly, new product integration, or manufacturing support engineering
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical design principles
- Advanced knowledge in most of the following areas: high/ultra-high vacuum systems, water cooling systems (piping, valves, flow sensors, fittings, seals), pneumatic systems (valves, actuators, tube bending, fittings, seals), welding/machining/mechanical assembly processes, 3D CAD design and drafting in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, project management (scope/cost/schedule control), metrology/inspection/quality control/test methods
- Ability to interact and communicate efficiently with researchers, engineers, designers, machinists, and technicians
- Proficiency with basic hand tools for mechanical assembly, wiring, and plumbing
- Full proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and rapid learning capability
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Comfort working as a radiation worker
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Technical experience with installation and commissioning of precision scientific, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, or vacuum systems
- Manufacturing cell setup and process development
- Rigging, forklift, or overhead crane operation
- Quality program and quality standards experience
- Experience running and supervising small technical teams
