Fuel material 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.

Fuel material engineer

Do you prioritize safety and quality with experience in metallic materials? Are you interested in working with advanced technology, together with a creative team? Do you also want to contribute to a better climate and a future filled with clean energy?

Welcome to the department for Criticality Safety, Materials and Fuel Performance. a part of Westinghouse’s EMEA Fuel Engineering department. We are about 30 employees with a high level of expertise working with nuclear fuel materials, nuclear fuel performance and criticality.

You will be part of a group of materials specialists with a combined wealth of knowledge in metallic and ceramic materials and a lot of experience in production technology.

Your contribution for a carbon-free future  

As a Fuel material engineer you will be an important part of the team to contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at developing the materials used in our nuclear fuels. Based on your expertise in metallic materials, you will:

• support our production facility with engineering challenges

• support purchasing in the selection and qualification of materials and suppliers

With us, you build a broad network of contacts within the factory organization and have great opportunities to develop in material issues but also in related areas. Within Fuel Engineering, we work with all commonly occurring reactor types and in addition to material issues, we also work in other technical disciplines such as thermohydraulic, core physics and software development to mention a few.

 You will work onsite at Bränslegatan, Västerås.

We are looking for you   

To be a good match for this role, we believe that you are motivated by development and trust in your material expertise. You will typically participate in shorter as well as  in multi-year projects. At Westinghouse we have a strong safety and quality culture and a belief that collaboration is a success factor and we hope you feel the same way.

Qualifications   

• Master of science in engineering with focus on materials.

• Knowledge of relevant material issues in metallic materials, especially positive if you have expertise in Zirconium materials.

• Full professional proficiency in English and preferably Swedish, both spoken and written.

If you also have experience from nuclear power or nuclear fuel performance that is meritorious.

Apply today! 

Welcome with your application including CV, cover letter and degree certificate. 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.

You will report to Christofer Willman. For more information about the role, please contact the Christofer at willmack@westinghouse.com or +46 21 34 75 62

Union agreement   

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives  

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 34 78 25, 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.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse 

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