Nuclear Fuel Process Engineer

Standard Nuclear, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support sol-gel manufacturing operations, improve process parameters, and drive yield and throughput gains in a regulated nuclear fuel fabrication environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on process engineering, collaboration with operations, quality, EH&S, and radiological controls, and a focus on repeatable, data-driven manufacturing practices with disciplined documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in chemical processing, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related industrial operations.
• Experience with sol‑gel processing, precipitation, gelation, slurry processing, particle formation, ceramics, powders, or advanced materials manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day chemical manufacturing operations through process monitoring, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.
• Develop and improve process parameters, operating windows, and production methods to support repeatable output.
• Identify sources of yield loss, variability, rework, or process inefficiency and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with operations and technical teams to improve process stability, throughput, and product consistency.
• Support scale-up of chemical processes from development or pilot activity into more routine production.
• Work with quality and characterization teams to connect process conditions with product attributes and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Yield improvement

Data analysis

Scale-up

Process control

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support sol-gel manufacturing operations, improve process parameters, and drive yield and throughput gains in a regulated nuclear fuel fabrication environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on process engineering, collaboration with operations, quality, EH&S, and radiological controls, and a focus on repeatable, data-driven manufacturing practices with disciplined documentation.