Ceramics Engineer 2

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Ceramics Engineer 2 in Columbia, SC, a hybrid role reporting to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. You will apply ceramics and materials science to support uranium-based oxides and related materials for nuclear applications, translating requirements into manufacturing instructions and developing test plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, national labs, and universities, plus hands-on materials testing in lab or production

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Ceramics or Materials Engineering or related discipline
• 0–3 years of engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Perform design changes to support manufacturability improvements
• Work with manufacturing to address and resolve materials-related manufacturing issues
• Work in multifaceted teams with focus on new product development or issue resolution
• Work with customers, national laboratories, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced materials and work with both internal and external testing laboratories
• Implement hands-on materials testing programs in a test lab or production environment
• Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirement within schedule and budget requirements
• Participate in project teams and communicate with responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects

Skills

Ceramics

Education

Masters degree in Ceramics or Materials Engineering

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Ceramics Engineer 2 you will apply knowledge of ceramics and materials science to support the development or enhancement of uranium-based oxides and related materials for nuclear applications, translating engineering requirements into manufacturing instructions, development and execution of test plans and preparation of engineering analyses and calculations.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. This is a hybrid role, located in Columbia, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform design changes to support manufacturability improvements
• Work with manufacturing to address and resolve materials-related manufacturing issues
• Work in multifaceted teams with focus on new product development or issue resolution
• Work with customers, national laboratories, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced materials and work with both internal and external testing laboratories
• Implement hands‑on materials testing programs in a test lab or production environment
• Plan and schedule own work to meet assignment requirement within schedule and budget requirements
• Participate in project teams and communicate with responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Ceramics or Materials Engineering or a related Discipline (e.g., Chemical, Nuclear etc.) preferred or recognized equivalent required
• Minimum 0-3 years of engineering experience required

Beneficial:

• Hands‑on experience with ceramics including fabrication and processing

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $69,200 to $86,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well‑being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work‑life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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