SCIO Automation North America · 3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer-Nuclear
Lewis Center, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expATS Industrial Automation is an industry-leading automation solutions provider expanding its nuclear division in the US. The Principal Engineer - Nuclear will guide the formation of a new team, providing engineering solutions for nuclear projects, collaborating with global teams, and leading the development of innovative solutions for complex automation projects.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologyLogisticsManufacturingVirtual Reality
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Provides Subject Matter Expert oversight and opinion to support ATS’s business in key focus areas for nuclear (e.g., SMRs, PWRs, Fuel Fabrication)
Use technical knowledge of company's and/or industry technologies to lead the development of successful approaches to critical problems and broad design issues
Participate and, where needed, lead the development of innovative programs to meet nuclear industry demand
Provide technical direction, advice, and guidance to the engineering/design departments
Provide engineering support to solve problems and advance innovation including providing conceptual and detail designs, performing calculations and analysis, providing evaluation, and defining and participating in testing
Provides, and coordinates other disciplines as needed, to solve equipment problems
Support nuclear projects by participating in design reviews and providing solutions to complex problems
Support Applications Engineering to prepare concepts for new proposals
Prepares concept designs and assembles preliminary pricing for critical proposals
Working with project managers, assists driving successful completion of the work to meet design requirements and maintain cost and schedule
Support internal and customer-driven innovations by participating in engineering, conceptual design, development, and testing
Assess new technology to meet anticipated customer requirements
Establish and maintain relationships with strategic third-party suppliers to develop next-generation tools and products
Ensure proper interpretation of industry standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure design and engineering procedures and standard practices comply with industry-specific regulatory requirements
Ensure quality objectives are met by translating them into policies and protocols
Define the framework for the Engineering team which instills excellence in quality by design
Assess Engineering processes and functions for continuous improvements
Support Sales and Applications executives on key accounts to ensure mutual agreement and understanding between ATS and its customers
Interface with key customer account executives to continually build relationships and business partnerships
Strictly follow NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
Lead and guide the team on export control requirements for sensitive information
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
A professional engineering license
10+ years of experience in nuclear automated tooling design, development and qualifications of automated systems custom machinery or industrial equipment
Thorough understanding of nuclear tooling engineering and field issues, precision engineering principles and ASME codes is necessary
In-depth knowledge of and use of nuclear equipment quality standards (NQA-1, ASME BPV Section III)
Thorough understanding of machine design and build, machine controls, structured problem solving, statistical analysis, and precision engineering principles
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to lead or work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team
Will be required to travel to licensed Nuclear Facilities and be registered as a Radiation Worker (US) and/or a Nuclear Energy Worker (Canada)
Must be capable of obtaining Security Clearance at nuclear sites globally
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Employee events
Free coffee beverages
Employee referral program
Safety shoe programs
Competitive starting salaries
Overtime pay eligibility
Paid vacation
Company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Comprehensive health benefits
401K matching program
Employee Incentive Bonus program
Optional Employee Share Purchase Program
Tuition reimbursement programs
Company
SCIO Automation North America
SCIO Automation North America is part of the global SCIO Automation Group revolutionizing intralogistcs and production with innovative, tailor-made and precise solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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