Hybrid Nuclear Materials Engineer - Materials & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Materials Engineer to apply materials science knowledge for nuclear applications, translate requirements into test plans, and prepare analyses and reports. This hybrid role is based in Churchill, PA, with two days per week onsite.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager and collaborate with national labs, universities, and industry groups to advance materials development and testing programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in engineering
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with 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 ranging 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, including mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing, and materials/chemical characterization.
• Interface with customers, national labs, and universities for collaborative development programs.
• Participate in multi-discipline groups or teams to accomplish goals.
• Conduct statistical analysis of test data results.
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status or problem resolution.

Skills

4+ years of experience

Technical writing ability

Customer success orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Materials Science or Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Materials Engineer to apply materials science knowledge for nuclear applications, translate requirements into test plans, and prepare analyses and reports. This hybrid role is based in Churchill, PA, with two days per week onsite.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager and collaborate with national labs, universities, and industry groups to advance materials development and testing programs.