Tooling Design Engineer

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering. 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: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Experience working with SolidWorks and/or SmarTeam applications.

• Background in the development of field tooling, including underwater tooling applications.

• Ability to develop cost effective, simple, yet robust, field deployable tooling.

• Experience working in the commercial nuclear environment, and knowledge of generic, primary side, commercial nuclear disassembly and reassembly activities.

• Good communication skills and problem identification/problem resolution 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 Tooling Design Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Installed Base Business Unit. Your work will include:

• Design specialized tooling to be used in PWR and BWR plants, specifically for reactor disassembly/reassembly and fuel movement.

• Performs non-routine and varied engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.

• Receives assistance and instructions on unusual or more complex features and possible solutions, as needed.

• Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.

• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.

• Develops new or adapted products, methods, systems, or models to provide added value solutions to customers.

• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements.

• Works on special projects, as directed

This position requires up to 25% 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 Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

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

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $70,000 - $92,000, 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 11 paid holidays; 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.