Technical Leader IV - Advanced Manufacturing and Materials

About the role

The Technical Leader IV – Advanced Manufacturing and Materials will plan, manage, and lead research and development (R&D) projects related to the development, evaluation, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods and advanced materials in energy applications. This role conducts research in complex; high impact technical fields related to advanced manufacturing and advanced materials for energy applications.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex R&D projects related to advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, and their qualification and long-term operation for nuclear and other energy applications.
• Develops and executes research strategies involving additive manufacturing, powder-metallurgy hot isostatic pressing, welding and joining, cladding, repair technologies, high temperature materials, and digital manufacturing/modeling approaches.
• Applies deep technical expertise to identify emerging industry issues, research gaps, and opportunities for new or expanded R&D initiatives.
• Provides high level engineering guidance, technical insight, and mentorship to junior staff.
• Regularly communicates complex strategies and results through reports, presentations, workshops, webcasts, and advisory meetings.
• Organizes and oversees project activities to ensure technical and financial milestones are met.
• Works closely with EPRI Member Services, sector leadership, and cross-functional teams to support member engagement and identify new opportunities.
• Represents EPRI in national and international technical networks, including standards committees, research consortia, academia, and industry working groups.
• Supports development and application of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, etc.) for advanced manufacturing and materials technologies.
• Develops research or opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in R&D projects, new reactor design, fabrication, and construction, advanced concept development, or equivalent technical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: Additive manufacturing (metal AM, qualification, repair/replacement applications), Welding, joining, cladding, and repair technologies, High temperature alloys and advanced materials for nuclear or energy systems, Digital manufacturing, modeling, or simulation, Codes and standards application and development (ASME, ASTM, etc., particularly ASME Section III Division 5).
• Experience in new plant development, new plant regulatory issues, and related codes and standards is preferred.
• Specific experience with new plant engineering, procurement, and construction activities and issues is preferred.
• Ability to recognize strategic issues and projects and build collaborative and successfully complete projects.
• Experience in successful proposal preparation.
• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives using creative imaginative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred.
• Significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing and materials for energy applications.
• Experience in additive manufacturing, welding, joining, cladding, repair technologies, high temperature materials, and digital manufacturing/modeling approaches.
• Ability to recognize strategic issues and projects and build collaborative and successfully complete projects.
• Experience in successful proposal preparation.
• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives using creative imaginative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

Pay

$170,000 USD to $182,500 USD annually.

Schedule

Remote/Home Based