Material Engineer - Chicago Illinois

Company: Volt
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 04/14/2025

Volt is immediately hiring a Nuclear Material Engineer in Naperville, ILL

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
In this role you will use your expertise in materials science, ASME codes, and graphite applications to support our reactor design, fabrication, and operational goals.

About our client:

Our client is an advanced nuclear technology company focused on commercialization of nuclear reactors.

As a Nuclear Material Engineer you will:
Inform the selection of materials and their performance as part of our nuclear reactor plant systems.
Work with suppliers to interpret specifications/standards and optimize production methods/techniques.
Review supplier and service provider to support the development of the supply chain and acquisition of materials.
Perform material performance analyses to support design, manufacturing, construction and operation activities.
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and standard work.

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant Science or Engineering field (Materials, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical).
Minimum 5 years of experience in material science or engineering, preferably in the nuclear, energy, or aerospace industries.

Preferred Characteristics
Knowledge of material behavior under extreme environment.
Experience with material fatigue, wear, fretting and other degradation phenomena.
Familiarity with material manufacturing and processes.
Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards (e.g. ASME).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team contributing to positive culture and overall team results.

Salary: $122000-148000 per year plus relocation assistance

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. More...

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