Controls Systems Engineer - EPICS

About the role

TerraPower is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join the Information Technology Discipline within the company. The ideal candidate will work with Lab Test Engineers and IT to provide expertise and support for all Natrium testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning/monitoring/troubleshooting EPICS services in a R&D environment
• Build and modify EPICS IOCs to Interface existing and new lab equipment into an EPICS environment
• Support Test Engineering in management of experimental data
• Support the Responsible Test Engineer during shakedown and testing of control systems in an R&D environment
• Work with IT networking to build and operate an OT controls network
• 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
• Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in a testing environment

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Physics or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.
• Experience installing and configuring EPICS services
• Experience building EPICS IOCs (CA/PVA)
• Experience with PLCs such as Siemens, Beckhoff, NI and their integration with EPICS a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Linux based environments, 5+ years
• Proficiency in programming languages for IOCs such as Python, C/C++
• Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with many I/O signals from varied sensors and instruments
• Experience with data management of lab data in an EPICS environment
• Experience operating on an OT control systems network with active experiments
• Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technicians with demonstrated results
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
• Able to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently to solve challenging problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner

Job Functions

• Sitting for extended periods
• Bending/stooping
• Grasping/gripping
• Fine motor control (hands)

Job Details

• Salary Range Level 10: $117,922 - $176,833
• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits: Competitive Compensation, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and Disability, Parental Leave, 401k Plan, Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Generous Holiday Schedule, Relocation Assistance, Professional and Educational Support Opportunities