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About Valar Atomics
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Mechanical Engineering designs and develops the mechanical systems, components, and equipment that power Valar's advanced nuclear technologies. The team ensures designs are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for long-term performance.
The Role
Our TRISO fuel fabrication line turns U3O8 powder into finished TRISO compacts through three core process families: sol-gel kernel production, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating, and high-temperature furnace processing. Each runs on purpose-built process skids that our team designs, procures, builds, and commissions.
The Lead Engineer for Sol-Gel Equipment owns the design of our sol-gel systems end to end: from skid design through fabrication, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and handover to fuel production operations. Reporting to the Director of Fuel Equipment Engineering, you will be the technical authority for sol-gel equipment and lead the engineers who build it.
This role is hands-on. You will design and build equipment for processes from dissolving through to casting and aging, while guiding a small team as the program scales from development to production.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership – Sol-Gel Equipment
- Own the equipment design basis sol gel equipment, from receipt of Uranium to completed kernels
- Lead design of fluid distribution, process piping, casting columns, and aging/washing/drying process
- Partner with process engineering and I&C team to translate fuel parameters into equipment requirements and control philosophy
Equipment Design, Fabrication and Commissioning
- Develop P&IDs, layouts, and detailed designs for development and production equipment
- Oversee factory acceptance testing and on-site commissioning activities
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for equipment reliability issues
- Establish maintenance, spare part, and consumable strategies for 24/7 operation
Team and Vendor Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of mechanical and equipment engineers
- Manage equipment schedule, scope, and budget within the fuel equipment program
- Select and manage suppliers and partners for key components
- Collaborate closely with leadership across fuel process, I&C, quality, and operations.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience designing process equipment for hazardous liquids
- 2+ years leading engineers as either a technical lead or a people manager
- Hands-on experience taking process equipment from design to deployment
- Experience with process piping, fluid delivery, material selection, and effluent treatment
- Experience working safely with flammable, toxic, or corrosive process gasses
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Direct experience with sol-gel equipment design
- Familiarity with fissile material criticality safety requirements
- Experience with Balance of Plant design for hazardous process fluids
- Experience in a start-up or high growth environment
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
About Valar Atomics
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Mechanical Engineering designs and develops the mechanical systems, components, and equipment that power Valar's advanced nuclear technologies. The team ensures designs are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for long-term performance.
The Role
Our TRISO fuel fabrication line turns U3O8 powder into finished TRISO compacts through three core process families: sol-gel kernel production, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating, and high-temperature furnace processing. Each runs on purpose-built process skids that our team designs, procures, builds, and commissions.
The Lead Engineer for Sol-Gel Equipment owns the design of our sol-gel systems end to end: from skid design through fabrication, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and handover to fuel production operations. Reporting to the Director of Fuel Equipment Engineering, you will be the technical authority for sol-gel equipment and lead the engineers who build it.
This role is hands-on. You will design and build equipment for processes from dissolving through to casting and aging, while guiding a small team as the program scales from development to production.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership – Sol-Gel Equipment
- Own the equipment design basis sol gel equipment, from receipt of Uranium to completed kernels
- Lead design of fluid distribution, process piping, casting columns, and aging/washing/drying process
- Partner with process engineering and I&C team to translate fuel parameters into equipment requirements and control philosophy
Equipment Design, Fabrication and Commissioning
- Develop P&IDs, layouts, and detailed designs for development and production equipment
- Oversee factory acceptance testing and on-site commissioning activities
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for equipment reliability issues
- Establish maintenance, spare part, and consumable strategies for 24/7 operation
Team and Vendor Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of mechanical and equipment engineers
- Manage equipment schedule, scope, and budget within the fuel equipment program
- Select and manage suppliers and partners for key components
- Collaborate closely with leadership across fuel process, I&C, quality, and operations.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience designing process equipment for hazardous liquids
- 2+ years leading engineers as either a technical lead or a people manager
- Hands-on experience taking process equipment from design to deployment
- Experience with process piping, fluid delivery, material selection, and effluent treatment
- Experience working safely with flammable, toxic, or corrosive process gasses
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Direct experience with sol-gel equipment design
- Familiarity with fissile material criticality safety requirements
- Experience with Balance of Plant design for hazardous process fluids
- Experience in a start-up or high growth environment
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
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Who's Hiring
- GlobalFoundries12
- Tesla9
- Analog Devices7
- Coherent7
- ASM5
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience managing equipment engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment qualification processes
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms and statistical process control tools
- Familiarity with SEMI standards and ISO or IATF quality management systems
- Experience leading capital equipment procurement, installation, and ramp-up projects
Tips for Your Equipment Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify equipment uptime and yield improvements
Hiring managers for this role want to see numbers, not responsibilities. Rewrite your resume bullets to show percentage improvements in equipment availability, cycle time reductions, or yield gains you drove directly as an engineering manager.
Highlight cross-functional ownership on your resume
Equipment engineering managers are expected to coordinate with process, facilities, and procurement teams. Make it explicit on your resume which projects you owned end-to-end versus contributed to, and name the departments you partnered with.
Filter openings by equipment class and industry
Job titles vary widely: some postings say capital equipment, others say tooling or process equipment. Search using specific equipment categories relevant to your background, like CVD, CMP, or SMT, to surface roles that actually match your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists equipment engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through a specific equipment escalation or reliability failure you managed. Prepare a concise narrative covering root cause analysis, corrective actions, team coordination, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting any offer
Many equipment engineering manager roles are on-site at fabs, plants, or test facilities in locations you may not currently live in. Clarify relocation package terms, start-date flexibility, and temporary housing support during offer negotiations, not after you accept.
Equipment Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most equipment engineering managers?
The most active employers for equipment engineering managers right now are GlobalFoundries, Tesla, and Analog Devices, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Vermont, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Semiconductor fabs, automotive OEMs, and aerospace manufacturers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many equipment engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 6% of equipment engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most equipment environments. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include equipment roadmap planning, vendor management, and capital equipment program management roles that do not require daily floor presence.
How do you become an equipment engineering manager?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience as an equipment engineer, gaining depth in maintenance, qualification, and process troubleshooting. Take on informal leadership by mentoring junior engineers and leading equipment projects. Then pursue roles with explicit team leadership scope, such as lead or senior engineer positions with direct reports, before stepping into a formal manager title.
How do you get hired as an equipment engineering manager with little experience?
Focus on roles titled equipment engineering team lead or senior equipment engineer with supervisory responsibilities, which serve as a direct bridge to manager positions. Demonstrate project ownership, document any experience coordinating contractors or guiding junior technicians, and obtain a relevant certification such as a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional credential to strengthen your candidacy without a full management history.
What does the equipment engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial recruiter screen focused on background and team size, a technical interview covering equipment troubleshooting methodology and reliability frameworks, a behavioral round using structured questions about leading teams through escalations or change management, and a final panel with cross-functional stakeholders such as process engineering leads, facilities managers, or operations directors.
Where can I find and apply to equipment engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to equipment engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background and industry experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your profile.
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