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The CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), has an exciting career opportunity for Mechanical Engineer within the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division (PMRD), Health Hazards Prevention Branch.  PMRD conducts research to reduce a wide variety of occupational safety and health hazards; and works to eliminate mining fatalities, injuries, and illnesses across all mining sectors.

What We Do:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the nation’s leading data-driven service organization that protects the public’s health. NIOSH’s mission, as part of the CDC, is to develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice. Our programs respond to the occupational safety and health problems that burden workers now and in the future. A career at NIOSH means joining one of the best places to work as a public servant, protecting the lives of all workers.

Location: Bruceton, PA 

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

  • Perform professional or technical duties such as: designs equipment, structures, or systems using established criteria or specifications; tests material, equipment, or systems for compliance with specifications or for evaluation in terms of operational use; reviews technical aspects of applications, designs, or proposed plans for compliance with laws, regulations, standards, specifications, or other requirements and criteria.
  • Conduct advanced mechanical engineering analysis and synthesis of systems used in experimental development studies to advance the frontiers for understanding the interdependent relationships between workplace exposures/hazards found within the industries and the health and safety problems.
  • Develop methods and technologies to reduce the risk associated with workplace exposures and hazards.
  • Serve as technical advisor and consultant to internal and external customers for a wide range of mining occupational health and safety issues.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports of study results which include discussion of substantive health issues and research objectives.

The position requires a degree in Engineering. Please view the full announcement and follow the instructions for applying. 

 

Mechanical Engineer (GS-0830/ 9-11)

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The Public:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/811736700

Application Closes:  10/03/2024

 

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to join us and develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and enhance worker well-being!