Senior Materials Engineer

Senior Materials Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Churchill, PA

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 Senior Materials Engineer you will apply knowledge of materials science to develop materials for nuclear applications, translating engineering requirements into test plans and development of test plans and preparation of engineering analyses, calculations, and reports.

You will report to the Materials and Fuel Rod Design Manager.

This role is onsite, located in Churchill, PA. No sponsorship or relocation is offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify work of other engineers on assignments that range from basic to complex.

• Provide technical guidance and direction to and collaborate with other entities such as national laboratories, universities, and industry groups.

• Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems, requiring prior knowledge and literature review within given discipline.

• Support development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes.

• Support hands-on material testing programs in a test lab environment. Testing ranges from mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing and materials and chemical characterization.

• Interface with customers, national labs, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced materials and work with external testing laboratories.

• Participate in multi-discipline groups or teams to accomplish desired goals.

• Conduct statistical analysis of test data results.

• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, problem resolution or promote related business products.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, with a preference toward Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with zirconium-based alloys is ideal
• Orientation towards achieving Customer Success
• Technical writing ability

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Why Westinghouse? 

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

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 
• Paid Vacations and Holidays 
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements 
• Educational Reimbursement Program 
• 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 9,000 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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