Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing

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.

Are you motivated by quality and new ideas? Do you have experience with technology and process development and want to make a impact in a high-tech industry that contributes to a more sustainable future?

Welcome to Manufacturing Processes & Testing at Westinghouse. You will be part of a team with 40 specialists working at the forefront of process development, welding technology, non-destructive testing, metrology, calibration, and materials testing. Together, we shape, sustain, and improve the manufacturing processes that power the world's nuclear reactors.

Right now, the factory is in a transformative phase and our ambition is to become the world's safest and most efficient fuel production facility.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibility will be to support and develop our pellet manufacturing operations. Among other things you will:

• Support manufacturing processes, contributing to development, improvement, and investment projects.
• Provide deep technical expertise to improve our manufacturing capabilities.
• Participate in projects focused on operational and strategic enhancement.
• Lead development and qualification of manufacturing processes with efficiency, safety, and long-term reliability in focus.
• Engage with customers and regulatory bodies to review manufacturing processes and qualification standards.

You will work at the Fuel Factory in Västerås, with a hybrid work schedule with the possibility to work remotely when its suitable with your tasks.

We are looking for you

To succeed and success in this role, you have a interest in manufacturing processes and material-related challenges. You are attentive, communicative, and have a interest in learning more about the manufacturing processes in a Nuclear Fuel Factory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Full professional proficiency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written.
• 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry or in industry-related research and development (R&D).
• Experience to lead technical projects.

Meritorious

• Experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing or nuclear technology.
• Background in powder metallurgy.
• Familiarity with digitalization and applications of artificial intelligence (AI).
• PhD in a relevant technical field.

Please submit your application including CV, cover letter and degree certificate. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, so don't wait to send in your application!

Security clearance is part of the recruitment process.

You will report to Pontus Löf, for more information about the position, please contact Pontus at pontus.lof@westinghouse.com, +46 732-367891.

Agreement Area

This position is covered by Teknikavtalet SI/Unionen/Ledarna.

Union representatives

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

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