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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
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment engineering technician jobs.
- Associate degree or technical diploma in electronics, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production or lab equipment
- Proficiency reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems
- Knowledge of cleanroom protocols, ESD handling procedures, or relevant safety standards
- Experience with statistical process control tools and basic data logging or reporting software
Tips for Your Equipment Engineering Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to equipment types
List the specific equipment platforms you've worked on, such as CVD systems, wire bonders, or automated test equipment. Hiring managers scan for exact tool names, not just general maintenance or repair experience, so generic resumes rarely make the cut.
Highlight your preventive maintenance metrics
Quantify your PM completion rates, mean time between failures you helped reduce, or uptime improvements tied to your work. Equipment engineering technician roles are performance-driven, and concrete results on the resume signal you understand production impact, not just procedures.
Pursue relevant certifications before applying
Certifications like OSHA 10, IPC-7711/7721 rework credentials, or vendor-specific training on platforms like Lam Research or Applied Materials equipment give your application a concrete edge over candidates with similar hands-on experience but no formal credentials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists equipment engineering technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for practical troubleshooting interviews
Many hiring panels include a bench exercise or verbal walk-through of a failure scenario. Practice explaining your diagnostic logic step by step, from initial symptom identification through root cause analysis to corrective action, using real examples from your previous roles.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call pay
Equipment technician roles in high-volume fabs or clean rooms often involve rotating shifts or on-call coverage. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about shift differential rates and on-call compensation, since these can significantly change the total value of the package.
Equipment Engineering Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most equipment engineering technicians?
The companies hiring the most equipment engineering technicians right now include GlobalFoundries, Tesla, and Analog Devices, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Vermont, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Semiconductor fabs, medical device manufacturers, and defense contractors consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many equipment engineering technician jobs are remote?
About 6% of equipment engineering technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to involve equipment documentation, technical writing, or remote diagnostic support rather than direct maintenance or repair work.
How do you become an equipment engineering technician?
Start by completing an associate degree or technical diploma in electronics technology, mechatronics, or a related field, since most employers require formal technical training as a baseline. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level technician roles where you work directly with production or lab equipment. Pursue vendor certifications or platform-specific training to deepen your credentials in the equipment families most common in your target industry.
Can you get hired as an equipment engineering technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level equipment engineering technician roles do exist, particularly in companies with structured training programs in semiconductor manufacturing, contract electronics, or industrial automation. Employers hiring candidates with limited experience typically look for a completed technical degree, demonstrated mechanical or electrical aptitude from coursework or personal projects, and a willingness to work rotating shifts or cleanroom environments where staffing needs are ongoing.
What does the equipment engineering technician interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your technical background and shift availability, followed by a panel interview with engineering and operations staff. Candidates are often asked to walk through a real troubleshooting scenario or describe a specific equipment failure they resolved. Some employers include a practical assessment, such as reading a schematic or identifying a fault from a symptom description, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to equipment engineering technician jobs?
You can find and apply to equipment engineering technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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