Chemistry Engineer

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

About the role:

Within the Division of Quality and Process Development, the analysis laboratory for chemical and physical analyses are responsible of samples from products, process fluids, residual materials and emission analyses from the Fuel Factory's production. We are also responsible for maintaining the accreditation of the lab according to ISO 17025 and for the development and validation of the methods and equipment that we use for analyses. We have both daytime and shift staff among our 20 employees, who have responsibilities in routine chemical analysis, physical control, analysis quality, development of analysis methods, instrument technology and planning.

You will report to the Laboratory Manager and be located at Västerås, Sweden.

Model of work: on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Chemistry Engineer you will work independently with analyses and reporting results from the chemical process and quality control of uranium-containing material and with our environmental analyses.

• The work consists of analyses with ICP-MS, but traditional wet chemical and physical analyses and instrument maintenance will also be included in your responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with an analytical specialization, or another specialization with work experience equivalent to the position.

• You have laboratory experience from an accredited business, and if you have analyzed inorganic materials, it is seen as a plus.

• In communication with your colleagues and with the business, when you write method descriptions and reports, and when you occasionally receive visits from customers, it is important that you have excellent English in speech and writing.

• Experience in analysis and development, e.g. development of new analysis applications, within ICP/MS or ICP/OES.

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Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Hanna Larsson, Laboratory Manager, larssohs@westinghouse.com.

Union Agreement

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives:

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com

We offer

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace.

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture.

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

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