Mechanical Automation Engineer

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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