Chemical Vapor Deposition Engineer (TRISO)
Core
Lead the operation, optimization, and troubleshooting of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) coaters for TRISO fuel manufacturing in a pilot-scale nuclear reactor environment.
Role type
Senior Chemical Vapor Deposition Engineer (Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing)
Builds
Pilot-scale TRISO fuel production systems and advanced nuclear reactor components
Domain
Nuclear Energy / Advanced Materials Manufacturing / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process expertise, Fluidized bed reactor operation, Root cause analysis (RCCA), Process safety (HAZOP), Equipment installation & commissioning, Team mentorship, Production environment experience
Preferred skills
Statistical Process Control (SPC), PLC logic control, CAD/PLM software, Quality and reliability engineering, High-performance production environment experience
Technologies
Fluidized bed coaters, HMI, PLC, CAD/PLM
Responsibilities
Optimize CVD coater performance and throughput, Lead root cause investigations for coating defects and process variability, Refine operating and maintenance procedures, Collaborate with vendors on manufacturing process selection, Drive QC lab analysis and data management, Mentor technicians and engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities