Job Summary
Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Automation Engineer for the development and optimization of the KP-FHR automated pebble press system. In this role, you will design, integrate, and automate the systems to reliably manufacture Kairos Power's pebble fuel form.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and operation of the Kairos Power automated pebble press system.
- Track equipment performance and make maintenance recommendations or perform design modifications to pebble pressing equipment to improve system reliability based on operating experience.
- Develop operating procedures and maintenance instructions.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment including robot arm.
- Lead robotics integration for the press system, with a focus on automation and optimization of the entire manufacturing system.
- Ensure systems conform to applicable industry and site-specific standards.
- Perform basic programming for automated equipment.
- Provide inputs to the EC&I design team and support implementation to improve reliability, cycle time, and HMI.
- Examine opportunities for automation in the Pebble Development Laboratory and implement additional automation based on clear metrics for cost savings.
- Contribute to investigation and solution implementation of technical problems, root cause analysis, corrective action reports, engineering changes on products and manufacturing processes and verification processes.
- Interact with vendors on procurement of mechanical and automation systems.
Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience within Mechanical Automation or robotics.
- Experience drafting or reviewing mechanical drawings for manufacturing.
- Broad knowledge of engineering topics including process engineering, EC&I engineering, and industrial construction.
- Experience with programming robotics.
- Experience designing new equipment with ability to troubleshoot and improve existing equipment and techniques.
- Experience in equipment commissioning and optimization is preferred.
- Experience with 3D modeling software.
- Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong teamwork skills, with an ability to motivate others and to lead or manage teams and projects.
Physical Conditions
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
- Communicating with others to exchange information
Environmental Conditions
- General office environment
- High temperatures
- Noisy environments
- High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
Safety and PPE
- Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
- Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
- Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
Travel
- Some travel may be required, up to 10%
Additional Requirements
- Occasionally requires working weekends
- Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
- Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
- Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
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