Senior Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company in Peterborough, Ontario, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support its innovative nuclear energy solutions. The role involves classical hand calculations and FEA for system qualification. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, a Professional Engineering license, and relevant experience in nuclear or aerospace. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits including an Employee Assistance Program and Retirement Savings Plan.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Flexible work schedules

100% paid medical/dental/vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in nuclear or aerospace industry.
• Ability to apply relevant design codes and standards.
• Experience in radiological shielding design.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed equipment designs.
• Perform quality evaluations of materials and components.
• Prepare design reports and technical specifications.

Skills

Classical hand calculations

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Design engineering

Technical drawing interpretation

Pressure retaining systems design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering license in Ontario

Tools

ANSYS

Solid Works

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About the role:

About the role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will perform both classical hand calculations and analysis (including FEA) using ANSYS to qualify systems and components against applicable codes and standards.

You will report to the Manager, Mechatronic Systems and Analysis and be located at our Peterborough location. You will have a hybrid work arrangement of 2 to 3 days per week on site.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide input and help develop conceptual/detailed equipment designs as they progress through a structured design process

• Perform both classical hand calculations and analysis (including FEA) to qualify systems or components against applicable codes and standards

• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports

• Prepare concise design reports and technical specifications

• Perform Engineering Quality evaluation of materials and components following the CSA N299 programme

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Hold a Professional Engineering licence through the Professional Engineers Ontario

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience from nuclear or aerospace industry or design engineering working within software such as Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor and ANSYS(FEA) plus:

  • Apply the relevant codes and standards applicable to the design of nuclear components and systems, specialised tooling and remote handling equipment

  • Pressure retaining systems to CSA and ASME design codes

  • Work with customer representatives and also providing oversight of vendors

  • Radiological shielding design and equipment

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Benefits

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting the text URL: westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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