Principal Materials Engineer- Material Fabrication Facility
About The Position
The Materials Development Laboratory (MDL) seeks a candidate at the Principal Materials Engineer level to fill the laboratory engineer role within the Materials Fabrication Facility (MFF). The laboratory engineer is responsible for delivering quality work supporting our sponsors in the areas of heat treatment, rolling/forming, alloy development, and chemical processing for various metals. Further responsibilities include: Administration of the laboratory work request process (i.e. review/assign work requests, schedule/lead pre-job briefs, review final laboratory results, update the laboratory work request system) Direct interaction with stakeholders during work planning and execution Oversee the laboratory equipment preventive maintenance program including pressure systems inspections Oversee upkeep of existing facility systems supporting the laboratory to include craft preventive maintenance Equipment procurement and vendor maintenance support MDL Property Coordinator Position may require some travel.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
- All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
- All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.
Nice To Haves
- Current/prior NNL laboratory operations experience
- Current/prior experience with air/vacuum heat treatments, alloy development processes, metal working/forming, and/or chemical surface treatments (i.e. pickling, etching, etc.)
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplined work group (e.g. engineers, laboratory personnel, management, customers, compliance personnel)
- Proactive problem solver
- Experience or degree in materials science, metallurgical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or nuclear engineering
Responsibilities
- Administration of the laboratory work request process (i.e. review/assign work requests, schedule/lead pre-job briefs, review final laboratory results, update the laboratory work request system)
- Direct interaction with stakeholders during work planning and execution
- Oversee the laboratory equipment preventive maintenance program including pressure systems inspections
- Oversee upkeep of existing facility systems supporting the laboratory to include craft preventive maintenance
- Equipment procurement and vendor maintenance support
- MDL Property Coordinator
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit
- Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
