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Mechanical CAD Support

📍 Princeton, NJ 🕒
Work Model
📍 Princeton, NJ
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities

Provide electro/mechanical CAD support to all PPPL projects (NSTX-U, LTX, FLARE and other collaborations) within the CAD Group in the Engineering Department. This person will work with supervision supporting engineers, technicians, and possibly physicists who will request mechanical drawings and/or associated 3D models. Support CAD group to meet project deliverables and maintain PPPL CAD standards

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!

Responsibilities

Core Duties

60% - Create, modify, and maintain parametric 3D models and 2D layouts/drawings using PTC Creo, SolidWorks and/or 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 and configuration management.10% - Generate design related presentation images, transmittals and document packages.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

AA degree with 0-2 years of experience in CAD environment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

PTC Creo (Pro-E) and SolidWorks and Windchill or a similar PDM tool.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk to experiment buildings and measure components as required.

Working Conditions

Daily on-site all week, mostly computer work.

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.

Standard Weekly Hours

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Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see Policy For Detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver's License Required

No

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