Materials Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 85,200 - 106,500; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Materials Engineer to apply materials science knowledge to develop materials for nuclear applications. You will translate engineering requirements into test plans, develop tests, and prepare analyses, calculations, and reports.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. This hybrid role is located in Churchill, PA, with two days per week onsite; no sponsorship or relocation is available for local candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; preference toward Materials Science or Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Experience with zirconium-based alloys is ideal.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

As a Materials Engineer, you will apply knowledge of materials science to develop materials for nuclear applications. You will translate engineering requirements into test plans, develop test plans, and prepare engineering analyses, calculations, and reports.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager.

This role is hybrid, two days per week onsite, located in Churchill, PA. No Sponsorship available. No relocation - local candidates only.

Key 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.

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

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 $85,200 to $106,500 per year.