Hybrid Materials Engineer – Nuclear Applications

Westinghouse Electric Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness program

401(k) match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition and service

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Materials Engineer to apply materials science to nuclear applications, translating engineering requirements into test plans, analyses and reports. You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager in a hybrid role based in Churchill, PA.

The position emphasizes hands-on material testing, collaboration with national labs and universities, and delivering technical guidance across multi-disciplinary teams while prioritizing safety, quality and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with a preference toward Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with zirconium-based alloys is ideal
• Orientation towards achieving Customer Success
• Technical writing ability

Responsibilities

• Verify work of other engineers on assignments that range from basic to complex.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to and collaborate with other entities such as national laboratories, universities, and industry groups.
• Bring engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems, requiring prior knowledge and literature review within given discipline.
• Support development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes.
• Support hands-on material testing programs in a test lab environment. Testing ranges from mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing and materials and chemical characterization.
• Interface with customers, national labs, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced materials and work with external testing laboratories.
• Participate in multi-discipline groups or teams to accomplish desired goals.
• Conduct statistical analysis of test data results.
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, problem resolution or promote related business products.

Skills

Zirconium alloys experience

Technical writing

Customer focus

4+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Materials Engineer to apply materials science to nuclear applications, translating engineering requirements into test plans, analyses and reports. You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager in a hybrid role based in Churchill, PA.

The position emphasizes hands-on material testing, collaboration with national labs and universities, and delivering technical guidance across multi-disciplinary teams while prioritizing safety, quality and