Process Engineer-Chemical Plant in Orangeville, Utah at SST Direct

We’re seeking highly skilled and motivated Process Engineers to join our TRISO manufacturing pilot line. In this role, you’ll be responsible for state-of-the-art chemical processing equipment; taking radical ownership of the system performance and operations. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to install, troubleshoot, and optimize pilot scale uranium processing equipment.

Location: Orangeville, Utah with travel to Torrance, CA periodically for training
Salary: $120,000 to $200,000 depending on experience
Shift: Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm
Comprehensive benefit: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance, Flexible Time off and more!
Relocation: Relocation assistance to Orangeville, UT is available for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities for Process Engineer:

• System Ownership: Take ownership of one of several major subsystems, ensuring alignment between performance targets, manufacturability, and cost.
• Procedure Writing: Write and optimize procedures for operation and repairs of chemical processing equipment.
• Engineering Analysis: Perform structural, thermal, chemical, and fluid analyses to validate system performance and reliability.
• Development Execution: Develop detailed understanding and modeling of equipment operations and optimize output to meet stringent specifications.
• Yield Improvement: Improve yields and throughput time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other functions of the processing lines, engineering, and management.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Interface: Work closely with vendors to manage cost, timelines, manufacturing process selection, and quality control.
• Design Process Development: Contribute to the best internal practices for safety, documentation, and personnel management.

Basic Qualifications for Process Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Proven track record of engineering excellence
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems for wet chemistry and/ or high temperature processing.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to lead root cause investigations
• Experience in production environment
• Experience overseeing and mentoring a team
• Excellent communication, technical documentation, and leadership skills
• Willingness to relocate to Emery County, Utah

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in high-performance or safety-critical production environments
• Deep understanding of quality and reliability engineering
• Hands-on laboratory and production experience
• Ceramic processing, SolGel casting, high temperature production
• Chemical processing plants, wastewater treatment

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
Feel free to text “Engineer” to 321-418-6672 for faster response.
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