Fuel Ceramic Engineer

Averro; Oak Ridge (TN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with up to 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Averro is seeking a Fuel Ceramic Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer. The role focuses on ceramic processing, powder fabrication, and scale-up from lab to pilot production.

You will develop feedstocks, set process parameters, and troubleshoot to minimize defects. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with high-temperature materials, nuclear fuel or ceramic composites, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced ceramics, ceramic composites, nuclear fuel, powder processing, or high-temperature materials.
• Hands-on ceramic preparation, thermal-processing equipment operation, and process troubleshooting.

Responsabilités

• Develop and optimize ceramic feedstocks, powders, binders, forming, densification, and thermal processing
• Set process parameters and controls to hit target properties and dimensions while minimizing defects
• Execute fabrication campaigns, operate equipment, and troubleshoot processes
• Investigate defects and improve process yield and consistency
• Develop scale-up from lab fabrication to pilot and production-representative manufacturing

Connaissances

Ceramic processing

Powder fabrication

Process troubleshooting

Thermal processing equipment

Formation

Bachelor's in Ceramic, Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field

Description du poste

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Fuel Ceramic Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in ceramic processing and powder fabrication looking to further their career in nuclear fuel manufacturing.

• Develop and optimize ceramic feedstocks, powders, binders, forming, densification, and thermal processing
• Set process parameters and controls to hit target properties and dimensions while minimizing defects
• Execute fabrication campaigns, operate equipment, and troubleshoot processes
• Investigate defects and improve process yield and consistency
• Develop scale-up from lab fabrication to pilot and production-representative manufacturing

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in advanced ceramics, ceramic composites, nuclear fuel, powder processing, or high-temperature materials
• Hands-on ceramic preparation, thermal-processing equipment operation, and process troubleshooting
• Bachelor’s in Ceramic, Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree
• FCM, TRISO fuel, SiC matrix, or ceramic-matrix composite experience
• Binder jetting, pressing, or slurry processing; ASME NQA-1 or manufacturing scale-up

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