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Mechanical Engineer

Lemont, IL USA💼 Full-time💰 $78,505–$78,505🗓 2026-07-17 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design and construction of particle detectors and atomic physics instrumentation for Medium Energy Physics and Fundamental Symmetry research groups.

Role type

Junior mechanical engineer (RD1/RD2)

Builds

Particle detectors, atomic physics instrumentation, and experimental systems for physics research.

Domain

High-energy physics, accelerator physics, and fundamental symmetry research.

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical design, hands-on build/assembly of large systems, mechanical CAD (Solidworks, Creo, Inventor), high/ultra-high-vacuum systems, FEA analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL), laboratory equipment operation, laser/optical systems familiarity, radiation/beam detector support.

Preferred skills

M.S. in engineering, accelerator or physics research lab experience, basic fluency in detector/atomic-physics context.

Technologies

Solidworks, Creo, Inventor, ANSYS, COMSOL, SolidWorks Simulation

Responsibilities

Design and construct mechanical systems for particle detectors; perform hands-on assembly of experimental apparatus; collaborate with research scientists and vendors; operate laboratory equipment; support detector R&D.

Seniority

Junior, entry-level IC (0-5 years experience depending on degree)

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