Engineer II, Field Service
Thermo Fisher Scientific- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Candidates should possess an engineering education, potentially in Mechanical, Materials, Petroleum, Aerospace, or Chemical engineering, and experience performing design or modification engineering on process equipment, such as that used in the petroleum, nuclear, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries. They should have broad familiarity with engineering principles and strong systems engineering intuition, along with experience using CAD software.
The Process Equipment Design Engineer will be responsible for conducting design, prototyping, and iterative refinement of production-scale remotely-operated electrochemical molten salt process equipment, including defining process equipment architecture, specifications, operational modes, and performance criteria. This role will involve benchmarking lab and engineering-scale equipment design and performance, designing, assembling, and operating prototypes for iterative refinement, generating documentation guiding fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance, serving as a technical lead through multiple lifecycle stages, generating technical documentation for regulatory filings, and documenting work using modern tools and techniques while composing well-written technical reports.
Develops advanced fission power plants
Oklo develops advanced fission power plants that utilize a unique approach to the fission reaction, ensuring safety and enabling the use of nuclear waste as fuel. Their main product, the Aurora reactor, generates up to 15 megawatts of power and can run for over 10 years without refueling, making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Oklo distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on recycling nuclear waste and providing energy solutions for a variety of clients, including industrial facilities and remote communities. The company's goal is to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy while transforming the nuclear energy sector.