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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Founded in 2019 near CERN (Switzerland), Transmutex is pioneering advancements in nuclear energy, medicine, and waste recycling by leveraging an accelerator-driven system (ADS) combined with Thorium fuel containing existing long-lived radioactive waste. Our innovative approach allows to generate intrinsically safe energy while efficiently recycling spent fuel in a proliferation-resistant manner. With our approach now recognized in the U.S., too, and Transmutex subsequently awarded a grant through ARPA-E’s NEWTON program, we have established another subsidiary and invite you to join the new team implementing this groundbreaking project at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Job description

As an experienced mechanical engineer, your responsibilities are driven by the development of a highly reliable ion source and a particle accelerator beamline design. They consist of:

· Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical components and systems for ion source setup, including housing, cooling systems, mechanical supports and interfaces.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility and compliance with reliability and safety standards.

· Conduct stress and thermal analyses to validate mechanical designs for steady-state and high-reliability operations.

· Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical components, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

· Provide support during installation, commissioning, and operation of mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and upgrades.

· Maintain comprehensive documentation of design specifications. Prepare reports summarizing design choices, analysis outcomes, and recommendations for internal review.

Requirements

The candidates we are looking for must have:

· Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

· 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing, preferably within design practices for high reliability and/or a related field such as particle accelerators.

· Proficiency in CAD software and mechanical simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks, CATIA).

· Strong knowledge of materials selection and manufacturing processes.

· Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Additionally, it will be an advantage if you have:

· Experience in particle accelerator design, especially ion sources

· Knowledge of components optimization for best thermal performance.

· Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility standards such as IEC 61000.

· knowledge of ASME/ISO technical drawing standards

· Familiarity with industry standards for mechanical components in particle accelerators and high-power systems.

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What You Should Know About Senior Mechanical Engineer, Transmutex SA

At Transmutex, we’re on the cutting edge of nuclear energy innovation, and we're on the lookout for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Los Alamos, NM! Launched in 2019, our mission is to revolutionize how we approach nuclear energy and waste recycling through our advanced accelerator-driven systems (ADS) combined with Thorium fuel. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll dive into exciting projects that focus on the design, optimization, and analysis of mechanical systems for ion sources and particle accelerator beamlines. Your role will be critical in ensuring that these systems are not only efficient but also safe and reliable. You’ll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to translate innovative concepts into practical engineering solutions while overseeing the fabrication and testing of complex mechanical components. Your expertise will also guide documentation and reporting processes that reflect critical design decisions. If you have a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least five years of hands-on experience in machining, CAD, and simulation, we would love to hear from you! Bring your passion for advanced technologies and your collaborative spirit to Transmutex, where your work will have a meaningful impact on the future of clean energy.

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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Transmutex, your duties include designing, analyzing, and optimizing mechanical components for ion sources, ensuring compliance with manufacturing feasibility and safety standards, conducting stress and thermal analyses, overseeing fabrication and testing, and supporting the installation and operation of mechanical systems.