- Company Name
- Otrera
- Job Title
- Ingénieur Junior Matériaux et Performances
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Junior Materials & Performance Engineer
**Role Summary**
Support the design, qualification, and industrialization of materials for fourth‑generation sodium‑cooled nuclear reactors. Work cross‑functionally with product architects, design, production, and quality teams to ensure material performance, safety, and manufacturability.
**Expectations**
- Deliver expert material specifications, analysis, and documentation within project timelines.
- Maintain traceability of material performance and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Foster continuous improvement in material selection, testing, and production processes.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Define mechanical test requirements and collaborate with industry partners to execute tests and studies.
- Select and justify material and chemical solutions, evaluating sodium‑corrosion and cracking risks.
- Analyze technical/physical test results and contribute to risk assessments.
- Draft, update, and enforce internal codes and standards (RCC‑M, RCC‑MRx, DESP, ESPN, ISO, ASME, etc.).
- Track material performance indicators and support standardization across the organization.
- Plan and coordinate cross‑functional material studies, interfacing with design, industrialization, and quality teams.
- Assist in scaling solutions to industrial production, including qualification plans and specification writing.
- Manage non‑conformities and corrective actions related to material performance.
**Required Skills**
- Strong knowledge of materials science, mechanical behavior, metallurgy, or industrial processes.
- Analytical capability in mechanical testing, manufacturability, and assembly.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and safety references for nuclear or highly regulated environments.
- Excellent written communication for technical documentation and reporting.
- Team‑oriented, able to coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Master’s level degree (Bac +5) in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Processes from a recognized institution (e.g., ENSAM, INSA, Polytech, Centrale, Mines, UTC, or equivalent).
- Specialization in materials science, mechanics, metallurgy, or industrial processes.
- First professional experience (internship or apprenticeship) in materials or nuclear sectors preferred.
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