Controls Engineer, Fuel Fabrication

Oklo Inc

Controls Engineer developing instrumentation and controls systems for fuel fabrication facilities at Oklo. Ensuring digital integration and supporting validation protocols throughout the commissioning phase.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeIdaho Falls • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and commissioning instrumentation and controls systems for fuel manufacturing, with a strong focus on SQL database management, digital integration, and validation protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines and maintain high standards in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Instrumentation And Controls EngineeringSQL Database ManagementSCADA Systems IntegrationValidation Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)Python Scripting

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation And Controls EngineeringSQL Database ManagementSCADA Systems IntegrationPython ScriptingVBA ScriptingFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)Electrical Schematics InterpretationProcess Flow DiagramsP&IDs

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Digital SystemsManufacturing Equipment

Industry Keywords

Fuel ManufacturingHighly Regulated EnvironmentSoftware Verification And Validation (V&V)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems for fuel manufacturing facilities
Commissioning fuel fabrication facilities to ensure digital integration of process equipment and systems
Developing fuel fabrication I&C systems and connecting manufacturing equipment to SCADA systems
Designing and maintaining SQL databases for process and product quality data
Developing inventory tracking and control tools
Supporting various facility digital systems
Performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Drafting and executing validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for digital systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
3+ years of industry experience in instrumentation and controls engineering – including PLC, SCADA, SQL database, and software verification and validation (V&V) experience – preferably in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
Ability to write scripts in Python, VBA, or similar for data manipulation
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and other manufacturing facility documentation
Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams, integrating feedback from other engineering disciplines and vendors
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present engineering work
Comfortable working with external manufacturers and engineering consultants.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible time off
equity
bonuses
competitive pay
401(k)
health insurance (with employer contribution)
HSA
FSA
flexible work hours
wellness credits