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Mechanical Design Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Marseille, FR·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Design and develop special-purpose machinery for nuclear applications including machining, welding, metrology, and handling equipment. Lead mechanical design from concept through qualification and factory acceptance testing at Westinghouse's Marseille facility.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in tooling concept definition during bidding phase
  • Conduct feasibility and detailed engineering studies
  • Perform CAD design and mechanical sizing calculations
  • Select materials and electromechanical components
  • Produce assembly drawings, detailed drawings, and bills of materials
  • Create intervention sequence plans and handling procedures
  • Write design, qualification, and implementation documentation
  • Participate in workshop acceptance tests and tooling qualification activities

Qualifications

Master's degree (Bac+5) in general or mechanical engineering or equivalent; 0–10 years experience in design or manufacturing projects; fluent English (written and spoken); proficiency in CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD); knowledge of EUROCODES; strong writing and technical documentation skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Desired

Familiarity with Machinery Directive; nuclear industry experience; knowledge of RCC-M (Design and Construction Rules for Mechanical Components of PWR Nuclear Islands) regulations.

Location

Marseille, France; hybrid work arrangement.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationMarseille, FR
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

CADINVENTORAUTOCADMECHANICAL DESIGNRCC-MEUROCODES

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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