Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Requisition Id 16193 **Overview:** Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Production Engineer for our world class radioisotope production program. Supporting the largest radioisotope production and research portfolio within the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science for Isotope R&D and Production, this position will grant you the opportunity to work with rare nuclear materials and ensure the safe and effective execution of nuclear materials processing within nuclear and radiological facilities. This position resides within the Isotope Processing and Manufacturing Division (IPMD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). IPMD is focused on the reliable delivery of radioisotope products to reach quality standards. This work is performed within the unique facilities at ORNL, including the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), and several radiological and nuclear facilities throughout the ORNL campus containing shielded hot cells and gloveboxes. The Production Engineering role is essential to improving system reliability, optimizing production efficiency, and implementing effective risk‑management strategies, all while adhering to organizational standards and meeting stringent customer requirements. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the production of californium-252 (Cf‑252). Work may be performed in a variety of radiological environments, including heavily shielded hot cells, glove boxes, fume hoods, chemical laboratories. Success in this role requires a solid foundation in radiochemistry and hands‑on experience with unit operations such as solvent extraction, ion exchange, dissolution, and precipitation‑filtration for the preparation of target isotopes. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Production Engineering and Development:** Lead the operation, maintenance, and advancement of manufacturing processes. Collaborate with R&D staff to provide valuable operational insights and feedback, managing process variables to uphold product quality.