Technical Lead - Mechanical Automation Engineer - Westinghouse Electric Company

Technical Lead - Mechanical Automation Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Join the Future of Energy at Westinghouse!

Westinghouse is launching a state-of-the-art center of excellence for Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) fuel manufacturing at our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. As we expand our operations, we’re introducing advanced processes and upgraded equipment to meet the rising demand for LEU+ fuel, enhancing power generation efficiency. This expansion includes a new manufacturing facility and enhanced safety measures, all while fostering high-tech job opportunities and community collaboration. Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of energy with innovative technologies that promote safety and efficiency in nuclear power. Your journey toward a brighter energy future starts here!

About the role:

As a LEU+ Technical Lead Mechanical Automation Engineer you will be the technical steward for manufacturing processes on equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components and other mechanical systems across the project and product life-cycle. This includes development of specifications, functional requirements, designs and schematics, selection of components, engineering/procurement/construction support and installation/commissioning of manufacturing process equipment systems. You will create detailed specifications, datasheets, equipment lists, functional requirements, 2D and 3D models, asset management protocols, site and factory acceptance criteria, layout drawings, and material requisitions. You will have leadership qualities. You will oversee the project to be on time and within budget.

You will report to the LEU+ Engineering Manager and be located at Columbia, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop functional specifications, project procedures, equipment data sheets, system requirements
• Specify and evaluate mechanical engineering services for designing manufacturing processing equipment
• Be a technical specialist for material handling equipment, robotics and automation, machining, welding, and other specialized mechanical systems to support design and installation to ensure safe and reliable operations
• Ensure that all design changes are captured by the change control process
• Participate in risk Process Hazards Analysis, HAZOP, and LOPA as equipment and mechanical system subject matter expert
• Provide technical input during design phase
• Develop specifications and prepare material requisitions for equipment, mechanical systems and other components
• Participate in design and engineering reviews
• Collaborate with and manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines; process, instrumentation and controls, electrical advise the Engineering Manager of any major slippages and their causes, major technical problems and unresolved differences with other Groups
• Ensure that the applicable specifications and standards are applied throughout manufacturing process and mechanical systems delivery to the Project
• Help develop equipment qualification test procedures, evaluate test results, and review final reports
• Attend site during construction and commissioning phase
• Provide mechanical/process engineering technical support
• Assist Design and deployment of maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment, including specifying maintenance practices, procedures, test equipment, and frequencies
• Take ownership of mechanical and equipment technical queries to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Work with vendor/supplier engineering representatives, establish and maintain a project repository of project documents
• Deliver documentation that is technically correct to the required standard and schedule
• Meet the requirements of the agreed schedule identified within the project plan for the manufacturing equipment and mechanical system deliverables as assigned by the Engineering Manager
• Monitor all on site activities including design, installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing (SAT), and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Engage with any other activities that would be realistically required of the role

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or similar field is required
• Minimum 10 years of applicable engineering experience required
• Previous experience in discrete manufacturing, custom machine build, or nuclear industry
• Good working experience electro/mechanical machine functions (motors, gearboxes, servos, sensors, safety devices, conveyors, robots)
• Full automation or mechanical system project life cycle experience
• Experience in preparation and reviewing full equipment and mechanical system project documentation including functional descriptions, specifications, isometrics, schematics, P&IDs and others
• The ability to produce technical reports, and able to explain complex technical manufacturing and automation equipment related issues
• The ability and willingness to travel domestic and international to perform vendor evaluations, completing site acceptance tests (SAT) and conduct inspections/audits. Expected travel less than 20%
• The ability to engage with a team of professionals
• US Citizenship required; Must live or can relocate near Columbia, SC

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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