TITLE:                MCFR Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION:       Bellevue and/or Everett, WA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

TerraPower’s Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program is commercializing the technology to operate a fast spectrum, chloride salt cooled molten salt reactor. The Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) is slated to be the first liquid-fueled, fast spectrum reactor built and operated, and will be constructed at Idaho National Laboratory.

MCFR Manufacturing Engineer

TerraPower is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the MCRE team as a system lead. Responsibility will begin with supporting the integration of the Reflector System within the Mockup. The Mockup is a full scale, non-nuclear, version of MCRE to be built and operated at TerraPower’s Everett, WA laboratory. The MCFR Manufacturing Engineer will advise on the manufacturability of future designs within MCFR.

The candidate should be an industry professional with experience in manufacturing processes, overall construction site operations (including lifting and handling), troubleshooting, and implementation of new processes. The candidate should be able to develop and plan manufacturing and assembly processes to achieve specified goals using existing infrastructure.

The candidate must be capable of working closely with a focused and high achieving group, working with minimal day-to-day supervision. This position requires onsite work (up to 5 days a week) at the TerraPower Everett, WA laboratory during Mockup construction and regular travel to the Bellevue office to interface with the rest of the Engineering Design Team. This position will report directly to the MCFR Mechanical Design Discipline Manager.

Responsibilities:

•         Reflector System Lead Engineer

•         SME on manufacturing best practices

•         Responsible for the delivery and integration of the Mockup and MCRE Reflector System including vendor coordination, schedule and budget input, assembly sequencing, and work instructions

•         On-site oversight at Everett, WA location during Mockup construction phase is required

•         Conduct review meetings with key stakeholders

•         Represent the company with Vendor/Supplier interactions

•         Review CAD Models/Drawings

•         Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities

 Key Qualifications and Skills

•         B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

•         Minimum of four years of relevant experience

•         Demonstrated build and assembly experience

•         Understanding of manufacturing tolerances, materials properties, welding, and manufacturing and quality assurance requirements

•         Experience with Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

•         Organized and detail oriented with excellence in written and oral communication

•         Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills

•         Ability to:

•         Work multiple tasks concurrently with minimal direction

•         Read and understand/interpret drawings

•         Use common measurement tools

•         Communicate effectively across disciplines 

•         The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork

•         Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications

Bonus Qualifications

•         Experience with:

•         OSHA rules and regulations

•         Nuclear or industrial construction

•         Material testing/test operations

•         Refractory materials

•         Engineering software programs (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, etc.)

•         Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira

•         Knowledge of:

•         ASME BPVC.III.1.NF

•         DOE Standard: Hoisting and Rigging, DOE-STD-1090 (ASME Below the Hook Lifting Devices, ASME B30.20, knowledge is acceptable)

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•         Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).

•         Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

•         Repetitive work: Prolonged.

•         Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.

•         Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. 

Job details

Salary Range Level 9: $99,041 - $148,561

Salary Range Level 10: $113,605 - $170,408

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

•         Competitive Compensation

•         Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

•         Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

•         Vision

•         Dental

•         Life

•         Life and Disability

•         Gender Affirmation Benefits

•         Parental Leave

•         401k Plan

•         Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

•         21 days of annually accrued PTO

•         Generous Holiday Schedule

•         10 paid holidays

•         Relocation Assistance

•         Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

 TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/