Materials Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; 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 Materials Engineer to support development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes, including Cr coated cladding, reporting to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. This hybrid role is located in Columbia, SC, with local candidates preferred.

The position involves guiding collaborations with national laboratories, universities, and industry groups, performing material testing, and developing new lab capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis toward nuclear materials.
• Experience with zirconium-based alloys.
• Analytical experience using advanced characterization techniques including SEM, EDS, EBDS, WDS, XRD, XPS, FIB, and TEM.
• Experience with computation and data analysis software (including SolidWorks, Inventor, ThermoCalc, Python, Matlab, and Excel (can perform complex functions)).

Responsibilities

• 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 hands-on material testing programs in a test lab environment. Testing ranges from mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing, creep testing, high temperature oxidation, and materials/chemical characterization
• Develop new capabilities and methodologies in the laboratory for materials characterization. Oversee and provide training to technician and engineering personnel.
• Work with customers, national labs, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced fuel materials
• Analyze and provide test data for supporting new fuel materials for licensing submittals

Skills

Nuclear materials experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Chemical Engineering degree helpful

Tools

SEM

EDS

EBSD

WDS

XRD

XPS

FIB

TEM

SolidWorks

Inventor

ThermoCalc

Python

Matlab

Excel

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 Materials Engineer you will support development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes such as Cr coated cladding. You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. This is a hybrid role, located in Columbia, SC. Local candidates only.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 hands-on material testing programs in a test lab environment. Testing ranges from mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing, creep testing, high temperature oxidation, and materials/chemical characterization
• Develop new capabilities and methodologies in the laboratory for materials characterization. Oversee and provide training to technician and engineering personnel.
• Work with customers, national labs, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced fuel materials
• Analyze and provide test data for supporting new fuel materials for licensing submittals

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience
• Chemical Engineering degree helpful
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with an emphasis toward nuclear materials
• Experience with zirconium-based alloys.
• Analytical experience using advanced characterization techniques including SEM, EDS, EBDS, WDS, XRD, XPS, FIB, and TEM.
• Experience with computation and data analysis software (including SolidWorks, Inventor, ThermoCalc, Python, Matlab, and Excel (can perform complex functions) )

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.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

• 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

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.