Experienced Materials Engineer

DESIGN & ENGINEERING --> ENGINEERING, MATERIALS SCIENCE

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Engineering, or a related field. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 3 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Technical Expertise
  
  
  
  • Deep understanding of engineering principles, particularly with respect to Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering.
  • Cognizant of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  
  
  
  
• Problem-Solving / Decision Making
  
  
  
  • Adept at analyzing complex problems and making informed decisions.
  • Able to think critically, evaluate alternatives and propose effective solutions to technical challenges.
  
  
  
  
• Communication / Interpersonal Skills
  
  
  
  • Ability to collaborate with team members, other departments, and different levels of management.
  • Able to convey technical information clearly, listen actively, and foster open lines of communications.
  
  
  
  
• Project management
  
  
  
  • Plan and organize test programs and projects and ensure they are completed within budget and are of high quality.
  
  
  
  
• Innovated Thinking
  
  
  
  • Aware of state-of-the-art developments within the Nuclear Materials field and able to propose new material developments, ideas, and methodologies to advance Framatome's R&D portfolio.
  
  
  
  

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Experienced Materials Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Design Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. You will be responsible for supporting the design, development, manufacturing, and licensing of metallic, ceramic, and composite materials. Your work will include:

• Develop out-of-pile and irradiation testing programs to support research and development of innovative materials for commercial reactor applications.
  
• Define and support post-irradiation and hot cell examinations of irradiated fuel components to evaluate product performance, support model development and licensing activities, and elucidate irradiated material behaviors.
  
• Participation and collaboration with various industry research groups and universities supporting fuel performance and reliability of the international LWR fleet.
  
• Prepare and review design specifications, calculation files, test requirements and associated reports.
  
• Support internal and supplier manufacturing activities, establish product and process requirements and collaborating on improvements.
  
• Providing Material Engineering support and participate in active collaboration with utility customers for the implementation of new products, responding to customer inquiries, and performing engineering justifications for emergent events.
  
• Participate in and support interfaces with customer and regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of new materials, designs, and codes and methods.
  
• Perform calculations and analyses of complex material behaviors to demonstrate compliance with design and licensing criteria.
  
• Use engineering judgement based on sound engineering principles and fundamental material behaviors to evaluate product performance outside the typical, known, or approved bounds of analyses.
  
• Perform technical project management responsibilities including writing and supporting proposals, defining scope, schedule, and budget, working collaboratively with an international team of engineers, and reporting on status and deliverables to relevant stakeholders.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $92,000 - $124,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.