Principal Hardware Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead the hardware scope for instrumentation and control plant computer and annunciator system upgrade projects in Cranberry Township, PA. The role is hybrid and reports to the Sr.

Manager, Control & Information Systems Engineering. You will mentor engineers, define system requirements with customers, interfacing with suppliers and driving design, procurement, testing and start-up across the project lifecycle in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering roles.
• Nuclear industry experience preferred.
• Experience leading a team of engineers.
• Knowledge of I&C hardware design and equipment qualification process.
• Strong communication, organizational and delegation skills.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware scope for instrumentation and control plant computer and annunciator system upgrade projects.
• Lead a team of engineers through design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, shipment and start-up lifecycle.
• Define system requirements with internal/external customers and ensure codes and standards conformity.
• Interface with suppliers to manage obsolescence and ensure product viability.
• Collaborate across business units to develop offers for new projects.
• Lead resolution of significant technical issues and travel to customer sites as needed.
• Mentor and train new engineers; collaborate across multiple organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Delegation

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

I&C hardware design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

As a Principal Hardware Engineer you will lead the hardware scope for instrumentation and control plant computer and annunciator system upgrade projects.

You will report to the Sr. Manager, Control & Information Systems Engineering and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA facility. This is a hybrid role based out of Cranberry. There is no relocation assistance offered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the hardware scope for instrumentation and control plant computer and annunciator system upgrade projects
  • Cabinet/panel design
  • Cable & wiring design
  • Field I/O design
• Lead a team of engineers to support the entire lifecycle of a project: design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, shipment, plant start-up
• Work closely with internal and external customers to define system requirements and ensure conformity to applicable codes and standards
• Interface with suppliers to manage obsolescence issues and ensure product viability
• Work with business units to develop offers for new projects
• Lead resolution of significant technical issues and travel to customer sites as needed
• Lead product and process improvement projects
• Mentor and train new engineers
• Collaborate internally across multiple organizations (business units, supply chain, engineering, etc).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience
• Experience in the nuclear industry preferred
• Experience with leading a team of engineers
• Knowledge of I&C hardware design and equipment qualification process
• Effective communication, organization, and delegation skills
• Strong technical writing ability
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

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 $103,200 to $129,000 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 http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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

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