Materials Engineer 1

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) matching

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition and service

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Materials Engineer to join our team in Churchill, PA, in a hybrid role. You will perform materials testing and chemistry evaluations, collaborating with manufacturing to resolve materials-related issues and support safe plant operation.

The role involves writing test plans, directing technicians, and engaging with project teams and utilities on coolant chemistry assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or a related discipline required or equivalent.
• Minimum 0-3 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general materials design and analysis for components and materials used in the nuclear industry.
• Work with manufacturing to address and resolve materials-related issues.
• Support coolant chemistry assessments with utilities.
• Assist with laboratory testing programs including mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion and materials characterization.
• Write test plans and supervise laboratory technicians to complete the work.
• Participate in project teams and report status to project managers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or related Discipline (e.g., Chemical, Nuclear) preferred or recognized equivalent required

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 join the team working in materials testing and chemistry evaluations. You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager. This is a hybrid role, located in Churchill, PA. .

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general materials design and analysis for components and materials used in the commercial nuclear industry such as uranium dioxide, high temperature nickel-based alloys, zirconium alloys, and stainless and pressure vessel steels
• Work with manufacturing to address and resolve materials-related manufacturing issues
• Work with utilities to support coolant chemistry assessments
• Support emergent issues and interface with our customers and other teams within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
• Support hands-on material testing programs in a test lab environment. Testing ranges from mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing and materials and chemical characterization.
• Help write test plans and directing laboratory technicians to complete the work
• Participate in project teams and communicate with responsible project managers the nature and status of work projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or a related Discipline (e.g., Chemical, Nuclear) preferred or recognized equivalent required
• Minimum 0-3 years of engineering experience

Beneficial:

• Chemistry experience

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 $58,400 to $73,000 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

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

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