27 manufacturing jobs found in Oak Ridge, TN

Requisition Id 16196 Level: RP02 Overview: We are seeking a Sensor Application Engineer who will focus on design and installation and assist with the development (hardware and software), of sensor systems for advanced manufacturing systems. They will maintain sensor calibration and quality across a variety of machines and support the development of state-of-the-art sensor technologies and their usage in advanced machine learning algorithms. This position resides in the Manufacturing Systems Analytics (MSA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Design and install image-based and other sensing systems Develop data acquisition software for sensing systems Maintain and upgrade existing imaging and sensing systems Develop new sensing techniques and technologies Calibrate sensors and ensure data integrity for use in machine learning...

Requisition Id 16307 Overview: We are seeking an Associate R&D Staff Member in Data Science for Advanced Manufacturing who will focus on the development of next-generation, data-driven manufacturing systems that integrate artificial intelligence, real-time sensing, and digital twins to transform how critical components are designed, produced, and qualified. The selected candidates will conduct research in data science and AI to develop scalable, deployable methodologies to assess and to improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and certification readiness. This position resides in the Manufacturing Systems Analytics group in the Digital and Secure Manufacturing Section, Manufacturing Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). You will work at the MDF to advance digital manufacturing technologies and to accelerate their deployment to industry and national scale applications. The MDF hosts a diverse set of...

Job Description Job Summary: Under limited supervision, drives strategic process excellence initiatives that support the plant's mid-term roadmap for productivity, rationalization through automation, and lead time reduction. Evaluates the 3-5 year target plant image to understand and identify systemic gaps in processes, technology, and operational capabilities. Identifies, benchmarks, and implements global best practices in material handling automation, digital operations, and manufacturing process optimization. Leads cross-functional teams to evaluate new solutions, conduct pilots, validate impact, and integrate successful initiatives into the plant's operating system. Acts as a strategic advisor and subject-matter expert on transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with plant, regional, and global process excellence strategies by effectively incorporating EF principles. This role will require domestic and international travel approximately 10% of the time. Strategic...

Requisition Id 16432 Overview: We are seeking a US ITER Fueling Engineer who will focus on assisting in the design, validation, documentation, and fabrication preparations in support of the ITER Fueling and Impurity Injection systems). This position resides in the Plasma Fueling Group in the US ITER Technical Systems Division, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with the performance of all aspects of pellet injection system design, including requirements management, interface control, specification development, base calculations, statement of work preparation, and design review preparation Participate in technical review of final design documents and drawings including Process Flow Diagrams, Control/Logic Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Technical Specifications, analysis, calculations, and other design documentation Write technical specifications and contribute to drawing production associated with the...

Requisition Id 16431 Overview: We're hiring a Senior AI Software Engineer who has AI/ML development and deployment skills! The position and its focus are to design, develop and move to production AI/ML tools and analytics that enhance and evolve business operations and scientific decision-making capability and related activities at ORNL. Qualified applicants will have a solid foundation of Generative AI and Machine Learning skills. This position resides in the AI Operations Program office within the Application Development Division of the Information Technology Services Directorate. Our AI/ML models are heavily centered on Microsoft Azure and related AI cloud technologies with High Performance Computing (HPC) for on premise AI environments and Azure, AWS, and GCP for off premise environments. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Development and support of models utilizing AI/ML and Microsoft Azure, Google Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock. Collaboration with business and classified...

Requisition Id 16118 Overview: As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has an extraordinary history of solving some of the nation's most complex scientific and security challenges. ORNL's mission is carried out by a dedicated and creative staff working across disciplines to accelerate scientific discovery and translate research into impactful energy, environmental, and national security solutions. The Geospatial Data Modelling Group within the Human Dynamics Section, part of the Geospatial Science and Human Security Division at ORNL, is seeking a Geospatial Data Engineer to support research and operational workflows focused on scalable geospatial data science, applied machine learning, and production-grade engineering practices to deliver repeatable, defensible, and time-dynamic geospatial products in support of national security, humanitarian response, disaster assessment, and resilience planning. In...

Requisition Id 16063 Overview: The Centrifuge Science (CS) Section within the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking an Electric Motor Researcher for the Mechanical Systems Modeling (MSM) Group. The Electric Motor Researcher will conduct detailed analysis of electric motors and motor drive systems used in gas centrifuge applications. This role involves troubleshooting electric motor systems, guiding experimental validation, and supporting the development of advanced electromagnetics solutions. ESED serves the nation in two critical areas: advancing enrichment technologies and exploring enriched stable isotope production and applications. The division leverages an elite staff of scientists and engineers with the world-leading capabilities of ORNL to deliver groundbreaking advancements with a variety of applications, from national security to life-saving medical treatments. ESED is the national steward for research,...

Requisition Id 15612 Overview: We are seeking a Technical Professional-Radioisotope Processing to support the 3047 Operations Group within the Isotope Processing and Manufacturing Division (IPMD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to support isotope production operations. Description: The 3047 Operations Group within the Isotope Processing and Manufacturing Division (IPMD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Senior Radiochemical Processing Technical Professional to support the production of high-priority radioisotopes, specifically radium-226 (Ra-226), actinium-227 (Ac-227), and thorium-228 (Th-228). This is an immediate opportunity for a highly motivated, organized, and technically skilled individual to join a dynamic team focused on expanding domestic radioisotope production capabilities. Our current priorities center on scaling and optimizing production processes for Ra-226, Ac-227, and Th-228 to meet growing national and global demand. The...

Requisition Id 16385 Overview : Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a visionary and mission-driven Chief Science and Technology Strategist (CSTS) to serve as a senior leader within a major research directorate with an annual portfolio of approximately $600M. Reporting directly to the Associate Laboratory Director (ALD), the CSTS will play a critical role in shaping the directorate's scientific and technological direction, ensuring alignment with national priorities, and strengthening ORNL's leadership in emerging and mission-relevant domains. The CSTS will serve as a principal advisor to the ALD on current and future science and technology trends, with particular emphasis on quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and information dominance. The role requires a nationally recognized leader with deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and a demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-impact programs in complex, classified, and...

Requisition Id 16389 Overview: We are seeking a Physical Metallurgist who will focus on processing structure property relationships in structural materials. This position resides in the Materials for Advanced Manufacturing GROUP in the Materials Structure and Processing Science Section, Materials Science & Technology Division, Physical Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Understand phase transformation and physical metallurgy of various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Metallography and characterization of parts as well as components manufactured via additive and conventional manufacturing techniques. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary research environment consisting of computational scientists, experimentalists, and engineers conducting basic and applied research in support of the Laboratory's missions. Support senior staff in the development and execution of projects that provide valued and timely...

Requisition Id 16386 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct advanced research on the mechanical behavior and microstructure evolution of advanced structural alloys. This position resides in the Multiscale Modeling and Materials by Design (M2MD) Group within the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment, leveraging state-of-the-art neutron and X-ray characterization facilities to develop a mechanistic understanding of deformation, strengthening, and failure in advanced alloys. The research will focus on integrating microstructure characterization, in situ diffraction techniques, and mechanical testing to uncover processing-microstructure-property relationships. The candidate will have opportunities to interact with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to high-impact publications and...

Requisition Id 16363 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the world's premier research institution, empowering leaders, and teams to pursue breakthroughs in an environment marked by operational excellence and engagement with the communities where we live and work. ORNL invites you to apply to its Distinguished Staff Fellowship (DSF) Program. This program recognizes outstanding early-career scientists and engineers who have excelled in their academic and professional subject areas and show promise as future science leaders. The program offers highly sought-after fellowships in various research fields, including biology and the environment, clean energy, fusion and fission, isotope science, materials science, national security, neutron science, and supercomputing. Applicants selected to become DSFs will be named to one of three fellowships based on their scientific background. The fellowships honor three prominent scientists who made a Big Science impact at ORNL....

Requisition Id 16280 Overview: We are seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeler to apply modeling tools to simulate the complex behavior of fluids at all scales to support isotope enrichment. A successful candidate will collaborate with computer scientists and experimental facilities to develop verified models focused on enrichment technologies. This position resides in the Gas Testing & Simulation Group in the Centrifuge Science Section, Enrichment Science and Engineering Division, Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This group leads the application of machine and cascade theory to develop, simulate, execute, and interpret testing evolutions for discovery, performance evaluation, and optimization of enrichment systems. As part of our team, you will provide research and development (R&D) support to strategically advance science and technology of prototype enrichment devices for processing both uranium-bearing...

Requisition Id 16290 Overview: We are seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates who will focus on materials joining and allied materials sciences and manufacturing technologies. These positions reside in the Materials Joining Group in the Materials Analysis and Interface Science Section, Materials Science and Technology Division, Physical Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Multiple positions are available to support R&D with different research focuses. They include innovations in joining and materials processing/synthesis, AI/ML for process monitoring and control, and physics based computational modeling of joining processes or performance of welded structures. As a postdoc, you will conduct research and development at the forefront and often at the intersection of above topic areas as part of our multi-disciplinary team, with access to the vast research resources in a national laboratory environment, to advance your career. Major...

Requisition Id 16264 Overview: We are seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeler to apply modeling tools to simulate the complex behavior of fluids at all scales to support isotope enrichment. A successful candidate will collaborate with computer scientists and experimental facilities to develop verified models focused on enrichment technologies. This position resides in the Gas Testing & Simulation Group in the Centrifuge Science Section, Enrichment Science and Engineering Division, Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This group leads the application of machine and cascade theory to develop, simulate, execute, and interpret testing evolutions for discovery, performance evaluation, and optimization of enrichment systems. As part of our team, you will provide research and development (R&D) support to strategically advance science and technology of prototype enrichment devices for processing both uranium-bearing...

Requisition Id 16237 Overview: We are seeking a Nuclear Mechanical Engineer to join the Systems Engineering (SE) Group within the Research Reactors Division (RRD) at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL). Our group is responsible for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) configuration management program. The SE Group also provides technical support to operations and maintenance and performs systems analysis. In this role, you will perform design engineering and support manufacturing and fabrication of reactor core components, fuel elements, control rods and plates, etc. You will also handle maintaining overall cognizance of assigned HFIR structures, systems, and components (SSCs) and provide systems engineering support for operations and maintenance. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Support engineering design work for new and upgraded HFIR structures, systems, and components. Implements modifications in accordance with RRD configuration control processes. Perform...

Requisition Id 15490 Overview: The Multimodal Sensor Analytics group in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructure Division (EEID) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with proven expertise in computed tomography (CT) reconstruction, including sparse-view and limited-angle algorithms, and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and computational imaging methods to scientific and industrial imaging data. You will directly contribute to developing and deploying algorithms for multi-modal tomography (X-ray, neutron, and electron), advancing methods for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and scientific imaging. This position emphasizes bridging cutting-edge ML/AI with real-world imaging systems in collaboration with experimental scientists, leveraging facilities such as the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF). This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful research on sparse scientific imaging while building a strong research profile in computational...

Requisition Id 16384 Overview: We are seeking an early-career R&D Associate Staff Member to develop and demonstrate advanced manufacturing, robotics, and automation technologies for next-generation building construction. This position resides in the Manufacturing Robotics and Controls Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This role will focus on the development and implementation of novel robotic construction workflows, human-machine collaboration strategies, and automated manufacturing platforms that transform how buildings are designed and constructed. The successful candidate will contribute to a UT-ORII Convergent Research Initiative (CRI) aimed at enabling affordable, resilient, high-productivity construction practices through advanced automation. As an ORNL staff member aligned with UT-ORII, the selected candidate will also be appointed as a UT-ORII Fellow,...

Requisition Id 16197 Overview: We are accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position who will focus on the intersection of material science, materials characterization, and data science to develop new methodologies for assessing and improving the quality of components fabricated using advanced manufacturing processes. This position resides in the Manufacturing Systems Analytics (MSA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Develop algorithms and software tools for visualizing and analyzing materials characterization data Develop novel, data-driven materials characterization workflows Advance understanding of process-structure-property relationships via digital manufacturing practices Basic experience with AI/ML techniques Publish research in peer reviewed journals and conferences Support R&D staff members on...

Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Translate business requirements into system configurations within assigned scope, aligned to approved solution design Support fit-to-standard activities and ensure alignment with established program guidelines Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT, Oracle, and implementation partners to support solution delivery Execute system-related activities across demand planning, supply planning, production planning, materials management, and inventory control Develop and maintain business process documentation (current and future state) and support master data requirements Support process standardization by applying defined templates, tools, and project methodologies Execute system testing activities (CRP, SIT, UAT), including preparation, execution, defect tracking, and follow-up Support pilot deployment, including site readiness, coordination of activities, and post-go-live stabilization Track risks, issues, and...