Materials Engineer

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))

Pay

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 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
• Education 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

Why Westinghouse?

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.

Westinghouse

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 QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork 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.

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