What You’ve Accomplished

You are a rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering. You have strong technical problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

• Please attach a copy of your unofficial academic transcript as part of your application. Transcripts can be added in the Profile Attachments section (Step 5) of the online application.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Previous internship/co-op experience in field of study
• Some experience in mechanical design
• Mechanically inclined and understand how machines work and how to design them so they are functional, simple to use and service
• Familiar with inter-disciplinary design combining mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronics, electrical, software, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and precisely in oral, written, and presentation formats
• Some experience in solid modelling software (Solidworks with SmarTeam preferred)
• Other solid modelling experience acceptable (Microstation, Pro-Engineer, Inventor, etc.)
• Welding, machining and fabrication experience a plus; Familiarity is acceptable, but hands-on preferred.
• Candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills and understand mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
• Electromechanical or additional courses of study in EE, BSCS, Automation or robotics is a plus
• Experience in nuclear industry, outages, and with nuclear fuel handling equipment
• Desire to work within a product development group developing advanced, custom software and hardware solutions for use in the nuclear service industry. Activities range from development of new designs and processes to maintenance of existing systems.
• Possesses exceptional technical writing skills and mastery of the English language.
• Under direct supervision, integrate into a multi-discipline team of engineers including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers. Activities range from development of new designs, software and processes to maintenance of existing systems.
• Demonstrate adaptability to different development software/platforms, as introduced.
• Thrives in an environment that is fast paced and very much “hands on”.

Your Opportunity

This role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Stearns Roger Group in the Installed Base Business Unit which is a multi-disciplinary engineering group that provides maintenance, upgrade and design support for existing and new equipment at nuclear power facilities throughout the world. Our group specializes in the design and maintenance of fuel handling equipment for both BWR and PWR markets to preserve the financial, safety, and environmental benefits of nuclear power, thus promoting the Framatome vision of providing access to cleaner, safer, and more economical energy to as many people as possible. This is accomplished through the talents of a mechanical, electrical, and software engineering team. Your work will include:

• Perform hardware design and development activities for various projects ranging from small to large.
• Identify new applications and opportunities to improve existing processes
• participate in all aspects of the product lifecycle on assigned projects:
  • Mechanical design and drawing preparation
  • Writing testing and validation documentation
  • Development of user manuals
  • Perform acceptance testing in accordance with acceptance criteria
  • Overseeing fabrication and construction of equipment
  • Overseeing and conducting testing and qualification of equipment
  • Support hardware maintenance in the form of improvement implementation and, at times, hands on maintenance
• Participate in team environment on medium to large projects.
• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements
• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required

Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

This opportunity is in Lynchburg, Virginia

After work you will enjoy all that Central Virginia has to offer. From beautiful Smith Mountain Lake to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains you can hike, mountain bike, snowboard and water ski to your hearts content. You'll avoid the traffic hassles of a major city, while being in driving distance to many of the major cities, beaches and attractions along the mid-Atlantic coast. Take in a minor league baseball game or one of the many festivals in the region. Our Young Generation Nuclear group hosts numerous social and professional development events that will allow you to quickly build relationships and advance your career.

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $19 - $23 per hour, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked and paid holidays that fall on normally scheduled workdays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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