Technical Leader IV - Advanced Manufacturing and Materials

EPRI; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Technical Leader IV – Advanced Manufacturing and Materials to plan, manage, and lead R&D efforts in energy applications, interfacing with members, labs, and regulators. The role emphasizes strategic portfolio development, technical leadership, and collaboration across sectors.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15+ years in R&D, expertise in AM, welding, high-temperature alloys, and digital modeling, and will mentor junior staff while guiding projects from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• Advanced degree preferred; significant relevant work experience may substitute.
• 10–15+ years of R&D experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex R&D projects related to advanced manufacturing and materials for energy applications.
• Develops and executes research strategies in additive manufacturing, welding, cladding, and digital modeling.
• Provides engineering guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Represents projects across member organizations and communicates results via reports and presentations.
• Leads proposal development and multi-organization collaborative projects.

Skills

R&D leadership

Additive manufacturing

Welding & joining

High temperature materials

Digital manufacturing/modeling

Codes & standards (ASME/ASTM)

Proposal development

Strategic project planning

Excellent communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

MS/PhD preferred

Relevant work experience may substitute advanced degree

Job description

Job Title:

Technical Leader IV - Advanced Manufacturing and Materials

Location:

Charlotte, NC, Remote/Home Based

Job Summary and Description:

The Technical Leader IV – Advanced Manufacturing and Materials will plan, manage, and lead research and development (R&D) projects related to the development, evaluation, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods and advanced materials in energy applications.

This role conducts research in complex; high impact technical fields related to advanced manufacturing and advanced materials for energy applications. Works independently with minimal supervision and regularly demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives where relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedent exists. Creative and imaginative thinking is required to develop new concepts, solve emerging industry challenges, and guide long term research directions.

This role will plan, manage, and lead research and development (R&D) projects within the Advanced Nuclear Technology Program, with opportunities to support cross sector initiatives including fusion, thermal fleet, and other power generation technologies. The Technical Leader IV will interface directly with EPRI members, OEMs, national laboratories, and regulatory stakeholders to identify needs, shape research portfolios, and deliver impactful technical products.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads complex R&D projects related to advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, and their qualification and long-term operation for nuclear and other energy applications.

• Develops and executes research strategies involving additive manufacturing, powder‑metallurgy hot isostatic pressing, welding and joining, cladding, repair technologies, high temperature materials, and digital manufacturing/modeling approaches.

• Applies deep technical expertise to identify emerging industry issues, research gaps, and opportunities for new or expanded R&D initiatives.

• Provides high level engineering guidance, technical insight, and mentorship to junior staff.

• Acts as a technical specialist for project tasks, ensuring technical quality, rigor, and alignment with member needs.

• Regularly communicates complex strategies and results through reports, presentations, workshops, webcasts, and advisory meetings.

• Organizes and oversees project activities to ensure technical and financial milestones are met.

• Works closely with EPRI Member Services, sector leadership, and cross functional teams to support member engagement and identify new opportunities.

• Leads proposal development, promotional work, and multi organization collaborative projects.

• Represents EPRI in national and international technical networks, including standards committees, research consortia, academia, and industry working groups.

• Supports development and application of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, etc.) for advanced manufacturing and materials technologies.

• Develops research or opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities. This will include solving member problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering information in a manner that members and industry can and will apply.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

• Significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 10–15+ years of experience in R&D projects, new reactor design, fabrication, and construction, advanced concept development, or equivalent technical experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:

• Additive manufacturing (metal AM, qualification, repair/replacement applications)

• Welding, joining, cladding, and repair technologies

• High temperature alloys and advanced materials for nuclear or energy systems

• Digital manufacturing, modeling, or simulation

• Codes and standards application and development (ASME, ASTM, etc., particularly ASME Section III Division 5)

• Experience in new plant development, new plant regulatory issues, and related codes and standards is preferred

• Specific experience with new plant engineering, procurement, and construction activities and issues is preferred.

• Ability to recognize strategic issues and projects and build collaborative and successfully complete projects.

• Experience in successful proposal preparation

• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives using creative imaginative solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will provide thought leadership on industry needs to define and deliver both tactical and strategic research and development solutions. The candidate will possess the technical depth and breadth required to serve as a subject matter expert in advanced manufacturing and materials, with a strong understanding of the research and development lifecycle. Demonstrated experience in successful technical proposal development and business development activities is essential. Finally, the ideal candidate will work effectively within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, contributing to matrixed projects and group interactions, and will be willing to travel approximately 10–20% of the time, including internationally.

• Works independently on technical activities without direct supervision.

• Regularly demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required.

• Assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required.

• Works actively to identify research gaps in program technical portfolio.

• Provides high-level engineering efforts to support requirements in development and design and provides guidance to junior staff.

• Provides valuable insight in engineering aspects of the technical work.

• Acts as technical specialist for projects or project tasks.

The salary range for this position is $170,000 USD to $182,500 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee’s I‑9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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