# Mechanical Engineer **Company**: Standard Nuclear **Location**: Scoville, ID **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: mid **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Energy **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/standardnuclearinc/jobs/5239116008?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_460b5c7b-7ca ## Description Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Scoville, ID Schedule: Full-Time Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power,enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. The Mechanical Engineer supports Standard Nuclear’s Idaho facility by developing and implementing equipment, facility, and process improvement projects that improve reliability, safety, throughput, and operational performance. This role provides hands-on engineering support for manufacturing, maintenance, and facility operations, including troubleshooting higher-level mechanical issues and supporting equipment upgrades, modifications, and repairs. This is a practical, site-based engineering role for someone who is comfortable working across both technical design and field execution. The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, facilities, and engineering teams to identify problems, develop solutions, and help implement improvements in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Mechanical Engineering & Improvement Projects - Develop and implement mechanical improvement projects for equipment, utilities, facility systems, and manufacturing processes Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, safety, and production efficiency Support design, review, and execution of mechanical modifications, upgrades, and repairs Develop scopes of work, technical requirements, layouts, sketches, and supporting documentation for site projects Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to execute improvement projects safely and effectively Equipment Troubleshooting & Technical Support - Provide technical support for complex mechanical equipment issues and higher-level breakdowns Assist maintenance and operations teams in diagnosing root causes of recurring equipment failures Recommend corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new or modified equipment Work hands-on with site personnel when needed to restore equipment or support urgent operational needs Facilities & Operations Support - Support mechanical aspects of facility systems, utilities, and production support equipment Assist facilities and maintenance teams with technical problem-solving, work planning, and execution support Provide engineering input for repairs, replacements, and equipment improvements Help ensure systems and equipment are operated and maintained in accordance with site requirements Documentation & Technical Review - Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, equipment records, calculations, work instructions, and project files Review vendor documentation, equipment manuals, drawings, and technical specifications Support development and improvement of maintenance procedures, inspection plans, and equipment documentation Ensure project and equipment records are accurate, organized, and accessible Safety, Quality & Compliance - Ensure mechanical work is performed in accordance with company safety, quality, and operational procedures Support hazard reviews, job planning, and risk assessments for mechanical work Follow site requirements for lockout/tagout, PPE, work control, and equipment safety Support corrective actions, investigations, and continuous improvement efforts as needed Skills & Qualifications - Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field 2–5 years of experience working with industrial instrumentation and control systems Experience with sensors, transmitters, control loops, and industrial automation systems Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings Experience with calibration of instruments and use of calibration equipment Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems is a plus Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to work in manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial environments Experience in nuclear, chemical, energy, or other regulated industries is a plus Benefits - Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Disability and Life Insurance 401K Plan Paid Time Off, Holidays Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Skills ### Required - Instrumentation - Electrical Technology - Mechatronics - Industrial Automation Systems - PLCs - HMIs - Calibration of Instruments - Troubleshooting - Problem-Solving --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/standardnuclearinc/jobs/5239116008?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)