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Process Engineer

FRAMATOME

Bedford

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GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leader in energy solutions is recruiting a Junior Process Engineer in Cranfield. In this role, you'll work on fluid flow systems and gain technical skills through diverse projects. The successful candidate will contribute to engineering research, design, and consultancy while ensuring safety and quality standards. Competitive benefits package includes 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Individual and family private health care

Dental insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection

Professional Body Membership

Qualifications

Experience working in industry or relevant post-graduate position is highly desirable.
Knowledge or experience of lab testing and image or video analysis.
Driven to work safely and strive towards continual improvement.

Responsibilities

Working closely with peers in mechanical and process design.
Performing experimental test work and analyzing results.
Producing documentation, including detailed technical reports.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of single and multiphase fluid mechanics

Strong analytical ability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self motivated and well organized

Education

Masters or PhD in Process Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Data acquisition systems

CFD

Job details

Category: TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design , engineering management & Systems engineering

Job Opening Title: Process Engineer

Job type: Non fixed term

BU description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services – all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we’re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong – and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.

Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition – where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Junior Process Engineer to work on a variety of projects relating to fluid flow systems, with a focus on mixing processes in both the nuclear and non‑nuclear process sectors. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop his technical skills by working on a range of projects and through internal and external training.

As part of the Process Engineering team in Framatome Ltd, your mission is to deliver high‑quality engineering output and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering research, design and consultancy projects for both internal and external clients in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

Working closely with peers, including those involved in mechanical and process design, simulations, and the manufacture, set‑up and operation of test rigs,
Development of experimental test programmes and specification of key objectives,
Performing experimental test work in the laboratory, and analysing and interpreting the results,
Specify materials and equipment required for testing,
Presenting results / analysis to both peers and external clients,
Performing calculations relating to the design and operation of fluid systems,
Producing documentation, including detailed technical reports,
Carrying out team activities while adhering to project budgets and deadlines,
Contributing to technical project proposals and costings,
Contribute to the development of company quality and health and safety processes.

Key outputs of the role will be

Quality experimental data and associated analysis
Presentation of engineering deliverables to internal and external clients,
Technical reports,
Predictions of process performance and recommendations for potential improvements.

Profile

You will be a passionate engineer committed to excellence in both safety and quality, and eager to be part of a growing team. We are seeking the following skills :

A Masters or PhD in Process engineering or a related discipline. Experience working in industry or in a relevant post‑graduate position is highly desirable,
Advanced knowledge of single and multiphase fluid mechanics, including mixing processes, and ideally with a strong understanding of fluid rheology,
Knowledge or experience of lab testing, data aquisition systems, programming, image or video analysis, and CFD are desirable but not essential.
Strong analytical ability, with experience in statistical analysis and interptration of data,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
Self motivated, well organised, and able to work at pace to deliver on time,
Driven to work safely and strive towards continual improvement in this area for themselves and across the business.

Benefits

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
Individual and family private health care
Dental insurance for employees
Cashplan – Level 2 cover
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Income protection
Professional Body Membership
Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Babbel – learn a new language
Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay