Process Engineer

U.S. Fusion Energy; Shine (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Remote work possible

Job summary

SHINE Technologies in Janesville, Wisconsin, is seeking a Process Engineer to own and optimize isotope production systems within the Process Systems engineering group. You will oversee custom equipment, coordinate with Procurement, support installation with Construction, and conduct site walkdowns and inspections.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, 6+ years of engineering experience, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing processes to achieve a desired output product from a set of input ingredients.
• Experience in aqueous separations.
• 6+ years of relevant project experience in an engineering setting.
• Willingness to learn, understand, and develop new technology.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and activities in various stages of completion.
• Ability to perform small scope project management related duties (deadline accountability, providing schedule updates, planning resource needs, etc.)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Project Controls on scheduled tasks and provide weekly updates.
• Prepare and issue design packages, specifications, drawings, test plans, calculations, and quality classification forms.
• Oversee systems such as off-gas processing, uranium handling, waste processing, and liquid tanks.
• Coordinate with Procurement for vendor design and fabrication contracts.
• Coordinate FATs/SATs with equipment vendors and ensure on-time/on-budget delivery.
• Perform owner’s acceptance reviews for vendor-supplied design documentation.
• Prepare/test plans for factory and site acceptance testing.
• Interface with Construction for field inquiries and walk-downs.
• Conduct field walk-downs of installed equipment.

Skills

Process design

Aqueous separations

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer

Janesville, WI

Full-time

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Process Engineer who will focus on systems in the Process Systems engineering group. This position will encompass ownership of different custom equipment in support of the isotope production facility. Key responsibilities associated with system ownership include vendor oversight for procurement, reviewing and approving design or fabrication documents, coordination with Construction during installation, site walkdowns, and inspections.

Hybrid or remote work arrangement will be considered. While our headquarters is located in Janesville, Wisconsin, we welcome applicants from across the U.S. who can effectively collaborate in a virtual environment. Candidates may be asked to travel occasionally for team meetings or onsite engagements, depending on business needs.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $132,250 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Interfacing with Project Controls team on scheduled tasks and provide updates on a weekly basis for reporting purposes
• Preparing and issuing design packages, specifications, drawings, test plans, calculations, reports, and quality classification forms for systems such as:
• Off-gas processing systems
• Uranium handling systems
• Waste processing systems
• Liquid tanks, support structures, and interconnecting piping and valves
• Instruments for systems
• Control schemes to perform system functions
• Stakeholder review of system design packages
• Interfacing with the Procurement team for vendor design and fabrication contracts
• Work with equipment vendors on factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), and on-time/on-budget design and/or delivery of auxiliary equipment
• Perform owner’s acceptance reviews for vendor-supplied design documentation
• Prepare/review test plans for factory and site acceptance testing of equipment
• Interface with Construction team for field inquiries and issues
• Perform walk-downs of installed equipment in the field

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience designing processes to achieve a desired output product from a set of input ingredients
• Experience in aqueous separations
• 6+ years of relevant project experience in an engineering setting
• Willingness to learn, understand, and develop new technology
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and activities in various stages of completion
• Ability to perform small scope project management related duties (deadline accountability, providing schedule updates, planning resource needs, etc.)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of relevant project experience in a professional setting
• Engineering support of an active construction site
• Knowledge of and experience in supporting quality systems including engineering support of incoming inspection of bespoke equipment
• Experience working within a nuclear quality system

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.