Senior Technical Leader - Advanced Manufacturing & Materials

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 182,500; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with remote/home-based options, seeks a Technical Leader IV to plan, manage, and lead R&D on advanced manufacturing methods and materials for energy applications.

You will interface with members, OEMs, labs, and regulators to shape research portfolios and deliver impactful products. The role requires 10–15+ years in related R&D, expertise in AM, welding/cladding, high-temperature materials, and strong proposal development skills.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in R&D projects, new reactor design, fabrication, and construction, advanced concept development, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing and materials in energy systems is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex R&D projects related to advanced manufacturing and materials for energy applications.
• Plans and manages research portfolios and projects with cross-functional teams.
• Interfaces with members, OEMs, national labs, and regulators to identify needs and deliver technical products.
• Leads proposal development and multi-organization collaborative projects.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Welding & cladding

High temperature materials

Digital manufacturing

Codes & standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with remote/home-based options, seeks a Technical Leader IV to plan, manage, and lead R&D on advanced manufacturing methods and materials for energy applications.

You will interface with members, OEMs, labs, and regulators to shape research portfolios and deliver impactful products. The role requires 10–15+ years in related R&D, expertise in AM, welding/cladding, high-temperature materials, and strong proposal development skills.