Mechatronics Engineer

The posting, as Oklo wrote it

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our nuclear fuel recycling engineering team.

Position Description

The mechatronics engineer is responsible for designing automated systems and robotic material-handling equipment for remote-operated processes in radiological hot cells for the Oklo Fuel Recycling Facility. Day-to-day activities will include system design, CAD modeling, requirements generation, and eventual prototyping and integration of augmentation into various systems. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including facility design, chemical engineering, pyroprocessing, instrumentation and controls, software engineering, process modeling, quality assurance, and licensing.

There is a strong preference for candidates in the Oak Ridge, TN area.

Specific responsibilities may include

• Designing robotic and electromechanical systems for remote handling of materials in high-temperature, high corrosion, and high-radiation environments
• Defining architecture, specifications, control logic, and performance criteria for automated material-handling and process systems
• Integrating automation hardware, sensors, and control systems for reliable unmanned operations
• Serving as technical lead for automation and handling systems across their lifecycle
• Developing documentation to guide fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of automated equipment
• Generating technical documentation for regulatory filings and internal knowledge capture
• Building, testing, and iterating on prototypes for automation and handling subsystems
• Writing clear, concise reports and communicating results across disciplines

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering education in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or related discipline
• 5 to 10 years’ experience with automation or robotic system design
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial automation, and robotics programming
• Expert proficiency with CAD software, preferably Solidworks
• Broad familiarity with engineering principles and strong systems integration intuition

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotic arms, conveyors, or other automated handling systems
• Experience designing for remote or hazardous environments
• Experience with radiological hot cell environments
• Experience with high-temperature (>500 °C) equipment design
• Knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturing
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ROS, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Background in nuclear, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries with automated systems
• Experience deploying or working on pilot plants or unmanned manufacturing systems
• Located by Oak Ridge, TN

Competencies

We are looking for a Mechatronics Engineer who is

• Passionate about clean energy and advanced fission
• Proficient in 2D/3D modeling and CAD for mechanical and robotic systems

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o National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

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Ownership : We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Pathfinding : We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.
Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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