EPICS Control Systems Engineer

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Everett (WA)

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USD 104,000 - 135,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary incentive payments

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness

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Life and Disability

Gender Affimation Benefits

Parental Leave

401k Plan

Generous PTO

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support

Job summary

TerraPower, based in Washington, is hiring a Control Systems Engineer in a full-time capacity with the IT Discipline. You will design LabVIEW-based control systems, integrate with EPICS, and develop PLC/PLA controls for lab experiments in a safe, collaborative environment.

You will collaborate with Lab Test Engineers and IT, ensure robust data acquisition, and contribute to a unified control strategy across experiments and facilities.

Qualifications

BS degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
3+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.
Experience with LabVIEW and EPICS; strong HMI development.

Responsibilities

Develop consistent HMI templates in Phoebus for use across multi-disciplinary experiments.
Develop control code in LabVIEW for CompactRIO (cRIO) devices.
Integrate LabVIEW-based controls with EPICS.
Develop PLC/PLA control code in Structured Text.
Collaborate with test engineers to integrate sensors and hardware with EPICS.
Help develop a unified control system strategy across experiments and facilities.
Support Test Engineering in data acquisition from experiments.
Assist Responsible Test Engineer during shakedown and testing.
Promote nuclear safety practices and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate integrity, teamwork, and clear communication.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

HMI design

EPICS integration

PLC/PLA programming

OT network experience

Data acquisition

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Controls/Electrical/Mechanical/ Chemical Eng, Physics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

NI EPICS integration

Job description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Control Systems Engineer

The Information Technology Discipline within TerraPower, LLC. Is seeking a highly motivated Control Systems Engineer FULL TIME. In this role you will work with Lab Test Engineers and IT to provide expertise and support to all Natrium testing activities. Responsibilities will include design of LabVIEW and PLC/PLA based control systems for lab experiments with EPICS integration along with HMI design. The strongest candidates will have experience in laboratory experimentation, EPICS, LabVIEW, designing control systems and OT network experience for a variety of first-of-a-kind experiments, and safe operation of specialized equipment under hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

Develop consistent HMI templates in Phoebus for use across multi-disciplinary experiments
Develop control code in LabVIEW for CompactRIO (cRIO) devices
Integrate new and existing LabVIEW based control systems into EPICS
Develop PLC/PLA control code in Structured Text
Work directly with test engineers to integrate sensors and control hardware with EPICS
Help develop a unified control system strategy spanning multiple experiments and facilities
Support Test Engineering in acquisition of experimental data
Support the Responsible Test Engineer during shakedown and testing of control systems in an R&D environment
Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities
Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in a testing environment
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Key Qualifications and Skills

B.S. degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Physics or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.
Experience working with and programming control systems in LabVIEW
Experience working with engineers to develop consistent HMI’s
Experience integrating control systems with EPICS
Experience with PLCs/PLAs such as Siemens, Beckhoff, NI and their integration with EPICS a plus.
Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with many I/O signals from varied sensors and instruments
Experience operating on an OT control systems network with active experiments
Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technicians with demonstrated results
Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work independently to solve challenging problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner

Job Functions

Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $103,579 - $134,518

*Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

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