Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer

Location : Oak Ridge, TN

Reports To : VP of TRISO Manufacturing

Department : TRISO Manufacturing

Schedule : Full-Time

FUNCTION

The Materials Engineer will play a key role in helping Standard Nuclear scale advanced manufacturing processes from lab-scale operations to a reliable production environment. This role involves a blend of hands-on process development, chemical processing, and engineering support to optimize production systems. The Materials Engineer will work closely with engineering, operations, and R&D teams to evaluate material properties, develop and refine processing methods, and support the design and implementation of production-scale systems. Success in this role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Development & Scale-Up

• Support the transition of materials and chemical processes from lab-scale development to production-scale manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize processing parameters to ensure consistent quality, yield, and performance.
• Work hands-on with processing equipment to support installation, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Engineering & Design Support

Documentation & Collaboration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.