Job Description
What You’ve Accomplished
You have completed a BS in Engineering. 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:
- Previous work experience in the nuclear industry
- Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships
- Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding manufacturing environment
- A proactive approach to problem identification and resolution
- Ability to become familiar with a variety of new procedures, processes, and tooling, while maintaining priority on production, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Ability to follow existing procedures/specifications and to develop new ones
- Perform complex engineering assignments with minimal assitance and instruction.
- Ability to effectively plan and complete tasks within schedule and budget constraints
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience using principles of Systems Engineering to define product requirements
- Experience designing and/or testing mechanical components and assemblies
- Knowledge of component design and manufacturing, and/or mechanical design analysis.
- Knowledge of nuclear shipping container design
- Experience with mechanical or hydraulic testing
- Experience in Lean product/process development and design, and in manufacturing.
- Proficient in Pro E, CATIA or other modeling/design software
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- French, Japanese, and/or German language skills
- Flexibility to have temporary work assignments in France or Germany
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 a Component Owner (Mechanical Engineer) in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Mechanical Product Development and TestingBusiness Line in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include the mechanical design of one or more components of the nuclear fuel being supplied by Framatome to domestic and international utilities. As Component Owner, you will work closely with various company teams and external vendors to facilitate the delivery of fuel products to customers. You will also work on the development and qualification of new component and bundle designs, as well as providing resolution of issues to support manufacturing and customer needs.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-service-engineering/
Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/
Your Total Rewards Package
The range of base salary for the position is between $86,000 – $117,000, 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 11 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
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.