Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions?  At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently.  This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

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About the role: This is a 12-month contract opportunity, starting on October 2025. 

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will manage the design of mechanical systems and/or components both in the traditional nuclear market and in new projects to develop nuclear technology and future nuclear-powered systems.

You will report to the Robotic Tooling Design Manager and be located at our Kitchener, Ontario location. You will have a hybrid work arrangement of 2 to 3 days per week on site.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide input and direction to the development of conceptual/detailed equipment designs as they progress through a structured design process

• Provide technical oversight and mentoring of more junior members of the Engineering team

• Perform both classical hand calculations and analysis (including FEA) to qualify systems and/or components against applicable codes & standards

• Prepare clear and concise design reports and technical specifications.

• Review, approve and seal design reports, technical documentation and drawings

• Drive innovation and new methods in the development of new technologies and nuclear systems

• Collaborate globally within the Westinghouse Engineering framework alongside SMEs and nuclear specialists

• Support resolution of issues throughout design, manufacture and testing of systems and/or components

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering

• Licensed P.Eng. member of Professional Engineers Ontario (Mechanical Engineering)

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in conceptual design development, design reviews and engineering change control processes

• Experience in the substantiation of custom equipment typically: steel structures, hoisting/lifting systems, mechanical drive/positioning systems

• Experience working within 3D CAD systems and with FEA

• Experience with manufacturing techniques, welding procedures or specifications and associated inspection techniques

• Comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations

• Experience working in a team environment

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture.  This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

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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