Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You have 3+ years of experience.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Zirconium Alloys
- Sem/eds
- Autoclave Testing
- Creep Testing
- Python
- MATLAB
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required
- 3+ years of experience in materials or chemical engineering
- Experience with zirconium-based alloys
- Analytical experience using advanced characterization techniques (SEM, EDS, EBSD, WDS, XRD, XPS, FIB, TEM)
About this role
Materials Engineer supporting Westinghouse's advanced fuel and materials development, focusing on Cr-coated cladding and nuclear materials characterization. Lead technical guidance, hands-on testing programs, and collaborative development with national laboratories and universities.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and collaborate with national laboratories, universities, and industry groups on advanced materials development
- Apply engineering problem-solving and conduct literature reviews within materials discipline
- Support hands-on material testing programs including mechanical testing, autoclave corrosion testing, creep testing, high-temperature oxidation, and materials/chemical characterization
- Develop new capabilities and methodologies in the laboratory for materials characterization
- Oversee and provide training to technician and engineering personnel
- Analyze and provide test data for supporting new fuel materials for NRC licensing submittals
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with computation and data analysis software (SolidWorks, Inventor, ThermoCalc, Python, MATLAB, Excel with complex functions)
Location, schedule, and travel
Hybrid role in Columbia, SC; local candidates only.
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