Test Engineer
Job Description
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.
- Application of knowledge of irradiation effects on materials to support the development and execution of test programs.
- Plan and execute radiation testing for evaluation and qualification of reactor materials and components.
- Translate engineering requirements into test plans, develop, review, and execute test plans, and prepare engineering analyses, calculations, and reports.
- Lead or support material testing programs in a test lab environment, and/or work with external testing laboratories.
- Bring engineering rigor to resolution of problems, requiring prior knowledge and/or literature review within given discipline.
- Verify work of other engineers on assignments that range from basic to complex.
- Provide technical guidance, direction, and oversight to and collaborate with other entities including Los Alamos National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and other third parties.
- Perform reviews and critiques of test plans and other documentation developed from external entities.
- Interface with customers, national labs, and universities for collaborative development programs to develop advanced materials.
- Participate or lead large multi-discipline groups or teams to accomplish desired business objectives.
- Conduct statistical analysis of test data results.
- Develop and deliver presentations to communicate status, problem resolution, or promote related business products.
As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related engineering discipline required; Advanced Degree preferred
- Experience with irradiation effects on materials, including understanding of reactor physics and parameters influencing irradiation effects.
- 2+ years of radiation effects experience in design, analysis, and testing.
- Prior experience working in a lab/testing environment.
- Additional experience with any or all of the following:
- Neutronics/Particle Transport Codes and Methods
- Mechanical Testing and Stress Analysis
- Microstructural and Compositional Analysis
- High-temperature Material Systems
- Strong organizational, planning skills, and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated, self-starter.
- Good judgment and the ability to prioritize a number of diverse tasks.
- Orientation towards achieving Customer Success.
- Effective communication, teaming, and team building skills.
- Strong technical writing ability.
Why Westinghouse?
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
Westinghouse offers competitive 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:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
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.
EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.