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Mechanical Design Engineering

Westinghouse Electric·burlington, ON, CA, L7L 0E6 +2 more…·Posted June 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Mechanical Design Engineer I at Westinghouse responsible for designing mechanical systems and components for nuclear market projects and next-generation nuclear technology. You will develop 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and test procedures while providing technical oversight to junior engineers. This role supports robotic tooling and electro-mechanical systems deployed in nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials for complex electro-mechanical tooling
  • Assemble and test custom equipment through design evolution from prototype to finished product
  • Develop test procedures for systems to ensure compliance with design specifications
  • Operate final tooling systems in customer nuclear facilities
  • Provide technical oversight and mentoring of junior engineering team members
  • Perform classical hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to qualify systems and components against applicable nuclear codes and standards
  • Prepare clear and concise design reports and technical specifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 0 to 2 years of relevant experience (recent graduates without experience considered)

Location

Hybrid role (2 days onsite per week) at Burlington, Kitchener, or Peterborough, Ontario office

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$62k–$78k/yr
Locationburlington, ON, CA, L7L 0E6 +2 more…
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & Tools

FEACADNuclear Codes & Standards

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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