Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- DCS
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline. 6+ years of relevant engineering experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial, manufacturing, or comparable process-based setting. designing, developing, commissioning, or supporting mechanical or process equipment in an industrial or manufacturing environment. in generating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat &.
- Material Balances (H&MBs), Piping &.
- Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment lists, and utility consumption lists. working with hazardous processes and chemicals, including the implementation of appropriate safety controls. in commissioning new vendor supplied equipment, as well as being able to commission in-house designed equipment.
- Mechatronics or electromechanical experience is desirable.
- Hands-on experience with process automation systems (e.g., PLCs, DCS, or SCADA systems) is desirable.
- Knowledge, Skills &.
- Abilities Proficient with engineering software programs including CAD, Solid Works and modeling software.
- Team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation and interpersonal skills.
About this role
Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in the development and implementation of chemical and physical processes stream related equipment, to support the Kairos Power fuels program. In this role, you will work within an engineering team to design, construct, commission and optimize performance of the process equipment necessary for TRISO annular fuel pebble fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and test prototype assemblies to demonstrate functionality and performance under prototypic conditions.
- Lead and participate in design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and operation of First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) equipment supporting KP Annular Fuel Production Systems.
- Performs and reviews engineering calculations, analyses and design evaluations necessary to substantiate equipment and system designs.
- Monitor equipment performance, recommend and perform design modifications to enhance system reliability based on operational feedback.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance documentation to ensure consistent and safe operations.
- Lead and participate in system integration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software teams to deliver seamless, high-performing solutions.
- Ensure compliance of all systems with applicable industry codes, safety regulations and site-specific standards..
- Identify opportunities for automation within the Pebble Development Laboratory, implement solutions and measure impact using defined cost-savings metrics.
- Lead investigations into technical issues, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and support engineering changes and verification processes.
- Leverage internal manufacturing team and management of external vendors to manufacture/procure mechanical and automated systems, applying defined equipment selection criteria and manufacturability analysis.
Location, schedule, and travel
Some travel may be required <5% Additional Requirements Occasionally requires schedule flexibility. Requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines (occasionally).
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