Materials Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Materials Engineer to develop advanced materials and manufacturing processes, such as Cr coated cladding. Hybrid role in Columbia, SC with local candidates only. You will guide testing programs, train staff and collaborate with national labs and universities on fuel material projects.

The role requires engineering background, 3+ years experience and knowledge of zirconium alloys, with extensive materials characterization skills and data analysis capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis toward nuclear materials.
• Experience with zirconium-based alloys.
• Analytical techniques including SEM, EDS, EBSD, WDS, XRD, XPS, FIB and TEM.
• Experience with data analysis software: SolidWorks, Inventor, ThermoCalc, Python, Matlab and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with national labs, universities and industry groups.
• Support hands-on material testing programs in a lab with mechanical, autoclave, creep and high-temp oxidation tests.
• Develop new lab capabilities and methodologies for materials characterization and train technicians.
• Work with customers and researchers on collaborative development programs for advanced fuel materials.
• Analyze and provide test data to support licensing submittals.

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.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• 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.

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