The opportunity
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Materials Test Engineer to join our team in Idaho Falls.
What you'll do
Test Program Development: Translate engineering data requirements into executable tests. Prepare test plans, laboratory procedures, work instructions, equipment requirements, inspection points, and data-collection methods for materials-characterization activities.
Test Execution: Lead or support test setup, readiness reviews, equipment checkout, specimen installation, startup, monitoring, shutdown, and post-test activities.
Data Validation and Analysis: Review raw data for completeness and validity, identify anomalies, assess measurement uncertainty, calculate material properties, evaluate repeatability, and compare results with expected behavior or established requirements.
Procurement Support: Assist with the selection and procurement of laboratory equipment, reference materials, specimens, consumables, fixtures, instrumentation, and testing services.
Technical Reporting: Prepare test reports, materials evaluations, failure-analysis reports, engineering memos, data summaries, and recommendations. Clearly document methods, assumptions, deviations, results, uncertainties, and conclusions.
Laboratory Development: Help establish and improve materials-laboratory capabilities, equipment-maintenance programs, calibration practices, specimen-storage methods, test templates, and safe operating procedures.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering, metallurgical: engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience interpreting test data and preparing clear technical reports.
- Ability to lift, move, and position objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with or: without reasonable accommodation.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles when required for assigned work.
