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Materials Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

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

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)

Desired

  • Experience with computation and data analysis software (SolidWorks, Inventor, ThermoCalc, Python, MATLAB, Excel with complex functions)

Location

Hybrid role in Columbia, SC; local candidates only.

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$85k–$107k/yr
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Zirconium AlloysSem/edsAutoclave TestingCreep TestingPythonMATLAB

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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