Materials Engineer

Laveer Engineering; Hopkins (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,200 - 106,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Health Savings Account (HSA) with

Wellness programs and Employee Assista

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition and service

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co in Columbia, SC is looking for a Materials Engineer to advance advanced materials and manufacturing for CR coated cladding. The hybrid role combines remote/office work with local presence.

You will guide testing, collaborate with national labs and universities, and help develop new lab capabilities for materials characterization. Requires 3+ years of experience, a degree in engineering (nuclear materials preferred), and expertise with zirconium-based alloys and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis toward nuclear materials.
• 3+ years of materials engineering experience.
• Experience with zirconium-based alloys and material characterization.
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis capability.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with national labs and universities.
• Resolve problems with literature review and engineering judgment.
• Support hands-on material testing in a lab, including mechanical, creep, oxidation tests.
• Develop new lab capabilities for materials characterization and train staff.
• Work with customers and labs on collaborative programs for advanced fuel materials.
• Analyze test data to support licensing submittals.

Skills

3+ years of experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

ThermoCalc

Python

MATLAB

Excel

SEM

EDS

XRD

TEM

XPS

Job description

Requisition Number: 33219

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid Remote/Office)

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, including 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 and provide training to technicians 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
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with an emphasis toward nuclear materials; a Chemical Engineering degree is helpful
• 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 (SolidWorks, Inventor, ThermoCalc, Python, MATLAB, and Excel)

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness programs supporting employees in maintaining their health and well‑being, including an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match contributions
• Paid vacations and company holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs
• Global recognition and service programs
• Employee referral program

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.