Controls Engineer, Fuel Fabrication

About the role

The Controls Engineer will develop instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems and the end-to-end data lifecycle for fuel manufacturing facilities. This role is crucial for commissioning facilities, ensuring digital integration, and meeting quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Select, calibrate, and maintain field devices (temperature, pressure, flow, and level transmitters).
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and Oklo process engineers to integrate machine-level data into the facility-wide SCADA system.
• Design and maintain SQL databases to store process and product quality data.
• Develop inventory tracking and control tools.
• Support various other facility digital systems (preventative maintenance and work order tracking, EH&S reporting, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of industry experience in instrumentation and controls engineering – including PLC, SCADA, SQL database, and software verification and validation (V&V) experience – preferably in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write scripts in Python, VBA, or similar for data manipulation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and other manufacturing facility documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams, integrating feedback from other engineering disciplines and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present engineering work.
• Comfortable working with external manufacturers and engineering consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating custom manufacturing equipment into facility SCADA systems.
• Experience building custom manufacturing facility SQL databases for process data, product quality data, and/or auxiliary facility functions, such as preventative maintenance and work order tracking, EH&S reporting, facility inventory and procurement, etc.
• Experience in the nuclear industry, including working under NQA-1 or similar quality standards.

Skills

• Proficient in programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Capable of selecting, calibrating, and maintaining manufacturing instrumentation, such as temperature, pressure, and flow transmitters.
• Proficient in SQL (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, or similar) and experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, or Aveva).
• Familiar with highly regulated manufacturing environments and quality standards (e.g., NQA-1 or similar ISO quality standards).
• An experienced team player who can work effectively across both internal resources and external suppliers.
• Passionate about clean energy and making advanced fission a reality.
• Willing and able to learn quickly.
• Optimistic and willing to think differently and do things in new ways.
• Able to communicate technical content and results verbally.

Benefits

• Flexible time off.
• Equity.
• Bonuses.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k).
• Health insurance (with employer contribution).
• HSA.
• FSA.
• Flexible work hours.
• Wellness credits.

Pay

$100,000 - $150,000

Schedule

Remote work with occasional travel to headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.