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Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Working knowledge of Solid Works, including 3 D modeling and creation of engineering drawings Working knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings Familiarity with mechanical or electromechanical systems, prototyping, and testing Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze and solve technical problems Ability to work hands-on in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, including the use of hand tools as appropriate to assigned work Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and other members of multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience performing hands-on prototyping and testing of novel electromechanical systems is desirable
- Experience interfacing with manufacturing teams and an understanding of manufacturing processes is desirable
- Experience with machine motion is desirable Lab VIEW or PLC integration experience is desirable Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of Solid Works, including 3 D modeling and creation of engineering drawings.
- Working knowledge of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings Familiarity with mechanical or electromechanical systems, prototyping, and testing Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze and solve technical problems Ability to work hands-on in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, including the use of hand tools as appropriate to assigned work Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and other members of multidisciplinary project teams Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their application to mechanical component and equipment design Ability to interpret and apply technical requirements to equipment designs and drawings Ability to incorporate test, manufacturing, and assembly feedback into mechanical designs and drawings Ability to document test activities, results, and technical findings clearly and accurately Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail Physical Demands Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 30 pounds in all directions Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another Communicating with others to exchange information Assembling and modifying prototype equipment, test fixtures, and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams Environmental Conditions General office environment Noisy environments Prototyping/Testing environment Manufacturing/Industrial Environment Laboratory environment Safety and PPE Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions Travel Some travel may be required (10%) Additional Requirements Occasionally requires schedule flexibility Occasionally requires extended hours to support critical project timelines, fabrication activities, testing, or deployment milestones About our Benefits We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly.
- If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below: Competitive compensation packages Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents Paid Vacation 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA) Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
About this role
Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Fuel Handling Equipment Design Engineer with expertise relevant to design, development, testing and manufacturing of automated systems for fuel handling and storage equipment. The successful candidate will be a critical member of the KP-FHR fuel handling and storage system.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and prototyping of critical subsystems of the KP-FHR fuel handling and storage equipment.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and operations at the KP-SW campus to support the manufacturing, assembly, and operation of high fidelity and full scall fuel handling equipment.
- Create high fidelity non-standard, custom 3 D equipment models and manufacturing drawings that meet the KP-FHR and test system requirements.
- Design, build, and test prototype assemblies to demonstrate concept functionality and performance in prototypic conditions.
- Design and build testing platforms for the exploration of design features that require maturation.
- Create or direct the creation of manufacturing drawings for KP-FHR custom fuel handling equipment, and other moving components, and coordinate the fabrication with internal manufacturing operation and suppliers.
- Incorporate manufacturing, assembly, and test feedback into equipment designs to support design maturation and manufacturability.
- Contribute to make/buy analyses, supplier selections and the development of manufacturing plans.
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support mechanical design decisions and component selection.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into equipment designs, drawings, and prototypes.
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