What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Industrial Engineering. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have strong technical problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, have worked in an engineering role for at least 0-2 **** years 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
• Safety / Quality Mindset
• Team Work & Peer Relationships
• Initiative
• Design or manufacturing experience in a strict quality assurance environment such as nuclear or aerospace field
• Experience with at least one of the following: Lean, 6-Sigma, OEE, Operational Excellence, Conduct of Operations

Your Opportunity

This full-time 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 an Early Career Rods/Bundles/Cages Process Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Rods, Bundles, Cages and Control Components (RBC) Product Center in the Fuel Business Unit. Typical projects are all aspects of the fabrication of nuclear fuel - this may include tooling, process definition, corrective action implementation, deviation resolution, process qualification and documentation. Activities supported include welding, mechanical fastening, assembly, fixturing, inspection, and packaging of fuel and components. Rods, Bundles, Cages and Control Components manufactures rods, bundle assemblies, control components and assemblies, guide tubes, and cages. The RBC Tech Support Process Engineer prepares documentation and systems for manufacture of these products, and supports operations during the manufacturing process. Responsibilities and duties include:

• Performs non-routine and varied engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of production floor tasks and resolution of production problems.
• Development, qualification, and implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Identify equipment needs and product design changes to improve cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Maintain qualifications for all process equipment.
• Identify root cause of manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Learn and utilize certain key software packages – FARO, LVDT, SAP, ABRS, BAS, and NIMS in execution of production needs.
• Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.
• Works on special projects, as directed.
• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.

This position requires occasional travel. 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 Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required.

This opportunity is in Richland, Washington

Richland is located in the Columbia River basin in southeastern Washington a few hours east of Seattle. After work, the Richland, Kennewick, Pasco Tri-cities area offers a variety of water sports and fabulous fishing. A short drive puts you in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. With very little rainfall annually, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. Join your co-workers in a Habitat for Humanity build, join a sports league or enjoy one of the unique restaurants in the area.

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $70,000 - $91,000, 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:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

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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