Ceramics Engineer II – Nuclear Materials & Manufacturing

Laveer Engineering; Hopkins (SC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Ceramics Engineer 2 to apply ceramics and materials science to uranium-based oxides and related materials for nuclear applications, translating requirements into manufacturing plans.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager in a hybrid role. The position involves design changes, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on testing to support advanced materials development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Ceramics or Materials Engineering or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design changes to support manufacturability improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to address and resolve materials-related issues.
• Work in cross-functional teams for product development or issue resolution.
• Engage with customers, national laboratories, and universities for collaborative development programs.
• Implement hands-on materials testing programs in a lab or production environment.
• Plan and schedule work to meet assignment requirements within schedule and budget.
• Communicate status of work projects to responsible project managers.

Skills

Ceramics

Materials science

Education

Master's degree in Ceramics or Materials Engineering

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Ceramics Engineer 2 to apply ceramics and materials science to uranium-based oxides and related materials for nuclear applications, translating requirements into manufacturing plans.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager in a hybrid role. The position involves design changes, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on testing to support advanced materials development.