Nuclear Fuel Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

1d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer - Fuels will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and analysis of nuclear fuel products. This role requires collaboration with sourcing, fabrication and quality, thermal-mechanical analysts, material scientists, fuel experts, and nuclear/thermal-hydraulic analysis engineers to assure product perform within licensed and GNF performance expectations in a fast-paced environment. The REQUIRED work location is our Headquarters in Wilmington, NC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 1 years of mechanical design or analysis experience
• Eligibility Requirements: The REQUIRED work location is our Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of BWR Nuclear Fuel
• Expertise in drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD) and analysis
• Experience in FEA Analysis using Ansys or LS DYNA
• Proven track record of problem-solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
• Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, welding, statistics and finite element analysis
• Working knowledge of casting development/production
• A self-starter willing to take initiatives
• Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
• Strong customer focus and clear understanding of nuclear industries
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical design solutions to support the development of new products & design modifications to improve existing products
• Understand the fabrication processes for component and assemblies, the post fabrication transportation and handling and the customer application requirements for fuel products and services
• Prepare drawings and specifications for new and existing fuel designs
• Identify, document and lead the resolution of technical risks within each project
• Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy
• Perform design reviews and production readiness reviews
• Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues
• Work closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost reduction activities
• Design test procedures and perform testing to address component and assembly adequacy
• Develop procedures and work to improve engineering productivity
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects
• Perform work with high quality in accordance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
• Effectively communicate and collaborate activities with other team members on technical issues

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
• GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
• No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level