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Oklo Inc

Mechatronics Engineer

Oklo Inc

. Design automated systems and robotic material-handling equipment for remote-operated processes in radiological hot cells .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design automated systems and robotic material-handling equipment for remote-operated processes in radiological hot cells
  • Perform system design, CAD modeling, requirements generation, prototyping, and integration of system augmentations
  • Design robotic and electromechanical systems for remote handling in high-temperature, high-corrosion, and high-radiation environments
  • Define architecture, specifications, control logic, and performance criteria for automated material-handling and process systems
  • Integrate automation hardware, sensors, and control systems for reliable unmanned operations
  • Serve as technical lead for automation and handling systems across their lifecycle
  • Develop documentation for fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance
  • Generate technical documentation for regulatory filings and internal knowledge capture
  • Build, test, and iterate prototypes for automation and handling subsystems
  • Write reports and communicate results across disciplines
  • Collaborate with facility design, chemical engineering, pyroprocessing, instrumentation and controls, software engineering, process modeling, quality assurance, and licensing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Engineering education in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or related discipline
  • 5 to 10 years’ experience with automation or robotic system design
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial automation, and robotics programming
  • Expert proficiency with CAD software, preferably Solidworks
  • Broad familiarity with engineering principles and strong systems integration intuition
  • Experience with robotic arms, conveyors, or other automated handling systems
  • Experience designing for remote or hazardous environments
  • Experience with radiological hot cell environments
  • Experience with high-temperature (>500 °C) equipment design
  • Knowledge of GD&T and design for manufacturing
  • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ROS, MATLAB/Simulink)
  • Background in nuclear, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries with automated systems
  • Experience deploying or working on pilot plants or unmanned manufacturing systems
  • Passion for clean energy and advanced fission
  • Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling and CAD for mechanical and robotic systems
  • Experience with electromechanical systems, controls, and automation integration
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
  • Strong technical writing and collaborative communication skills
  • Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening
  • Employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible time off
  • Equity
  • Competitive pay
  • 401k
  • Health insurance
  • FSA
  • Flexible work hours
  • Travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter for remote employees
  • Team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings
  • First two weeks of onboarding in person at headquarters
  • Potential employment contingent on successful drug screening; employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws