Instrumentation And Controls Engineer

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who will be working with a team who will be responsible for designing, installing, programming, testing and troubleshooting automation and controls systems for R&D testing equipment for Kairos Power. In this role, you will contribute to the development programs for the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR). The ideal candidate has cross-discipline competence, with an understanding of both mechanical design and electrical design. The successful candidate in this role will have a direct impact on the productivity of the Plant Controls Team and of the broader Kairos Power organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design and analysis for control panels and power panels

• Create equipment electrical schematics

• Perform programming activities on industrial controllers (Rockwell Automation PLC's)

• Perform design, installation and test of instrumentation and control systems and associated components (heater controllers, valve control panels, instrument/sensor acquisition, etc.) for test equipment

• Specify sensors, wiring, signal conditioning, data acquisition equipment, and controllers for system equipment

• Design interconnect wiring systems to one-line drawing

• Perform and supervise installation and test of instrumentation and controls systems

• Advise and train technicians to wire and build control panels and troubleshoot equipment

• Provide technical leadership on complex instrumentation projects that bridge multiple engineering disciplines

• Interpret technical challenges related to Engineering Test and recommend solutions and best practices

• Solve complex problems using a broad perspective to identify solutions

• Guide others in resolving complex issues regarding data acquisition, instrumentation, and control of electromechanical systems

• Maintain a personal focus to execute on Plant Controls System deliverables

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar discipline

• 2+ years of relevant work experience is preferred

• Recent or upcoming graduate with relevant classroom, internship, or senior design project experience with process control are encouraged to apply

• Demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions

• Extensive experience in managing complex problems

• Ability to obtain a Electrical Engineering (EE) Professional Engineering License

• Experience in designing, fabricating and assembling custom heater controllers preferred

• Experience creating electrical and controls schematics is a plus

• Knowledge of industrial protocols is a plus

• Knowledge of industrial networking is a plus

• Experience with Python, C#, C+ is a plus

• Understanding of technical fundamentals of sensors for measuring: force, torque, displacement, fluid flow, pressure, temperature, motor position, motor speed, etc.

• Experience with motors and motor controllers

• Solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals

• CAD experience preferred (AutoCad is a bonus)

• Ability to work with highly collaborative team

• Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently

• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment

• Noisy environments

• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Travel

• Up to 20% travel is required

Additional Requirements

• Seldomly requires schedule flexibility

The salary range for this position is $88,100 to $103,600 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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