Fuel Mechanical Analysis Engineer

DESIGN & ENGINEERING --> MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 2 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude with modern programming languages
• Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with others in a team environment, and achieve desired results through Project Technical Leader assignments.
• Ability to plan, direct, complete highly complex tasks within schedule and budget constraints
• Excellent written/verbal communication and personal interactive skills
• Knowledge of mechanical design and analysis principals and application of those principles in design and analysis.
• Strong background in mechanics of materials, solid mechanics, vibration (particularly flow-induced vibration and fretting wear), dynamics systems and finite element analysis.
• Experience with finite element analysis (e.g., ANSYS) to solve both linear and non-linear problems (static and dynamic).
• Ability to quickly become familiar with and have a positive attitude in following required department procedures, processes, and application, while maintaining priority on production / quality / customer satisfaction.
• Independently makes logical and technically defensible decisions and recommendations involving new, unusual and complex design challenges requiring a depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Knowledge of fluid-structure interaction, statistics, or fracture mechanics.
• French/German language skills

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 a Fuel Mechanical Analysis Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Design Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:

• Perform various mechanical analysis tasks in support of Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) fuel designs and related components.
• Particular areas of work may include: static structural analyses, dynamic analyses for seismic and accident conditions, flow-induced vibration (FIV) and fretting wear assessments, and contribution in various R&D tasks associated with mechanical modelling.
• Ensuring high quality products are delivered to customers on-time.
• Performing mechanical and structural analysis of fuel assemblies and components, using engineering theory, analytical tools and testing to evaluate fuel assembly behavior under various conditions
• Developing methods and computer codes necessary to support the development and validation of fuel mechanical performance
• Perform and document calculations to support fuel licensing and development activities.
• Establish mechanical test requirements and evaluate test data.
• Develop and benchmark fuel assembly models with test data and perform seismic/LOCA (dynamic) or normal operating analyses.
• Provide mechanical support for structural design and manufacturing issues.
• Under minimum immediate supervision, perform engineering tasks having varied levels of complexity

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:

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Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $72,000 - $96,000, 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:

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.