Experienced Thermal-Mechanical Engineer

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Perform a variety of more complex non-standard engineering and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events.  
• Perform independent review of department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis etc.  
• Propose solutions and work scope to Supervisor, work autonomously on most assignments and solutions. 
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.  
• Independently evaluate, select and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.  
• Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.  
• Understand impact of work on other organizations internally and externally.  
• Work on special projects, as directed.  
• Provide suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.  
• Actively participates in technical communications with internal customers.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of engineering principles, particularly with respect to thermal-mechanical analysis of nuclear fuel. Also, cognizant of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Problem-solving / Decision-making: Adept at analyzing complex problems and making informed decisions and ability to think critically, evaluate alternatives and propose effective solutions to technical challenges.
• Communication / Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate with team members, other departments, customers, and different levels of management and ability to convey technical information clearly, listen actively, and foster open lines of communication.
• Project management: Plan, organize, and execute projects to ensure engineering tasks are completed within budget, schedule, and are of high quality.
• Innovation: Aware of state-of-the-art developments within the nuclear industry and able to propose new developments, ideas, and methodologies to advance Framatome's R&D portfolio, specifically in the area of nuclear fuel rod performance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.  
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.  
• Displays leadership characteristics.  
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.  
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $116,000 - $129,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc.