GE Vernova · 2 days ago
Senior Nuclear Fuel Ceramics Engineer
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $213K/yr
8+ years expGE Vernova is seeking a Senior Nuclear Fuel Ceramics Engineer who will be responsible for leading the nuclear fuel ceramics design and fabrication process. The role involves collaboration with various engineering functions and supporting fuel manufacturing operations.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Maintain the engineering specifications for nuclear fuel (UO2) powder and pellets
Provide technical in-reactor ceramics performance expertise with regards to fuel reliability and thermal-mechanical performance
Support other engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business organizations, i.e., Mechanical and Material team tasks, manufacturing, suppliers, etc
Support business New Product Introductions as related to Ceramics
Provide mentoring and technical oversight to more junior engineers
Lead engineering support for improvements of shop yields and Lean initiatives
Effectively interface with support organizations to collectively meet the goals and objectives of the Fuel Manufacturing Operation
Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues
Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy
Perform design reviews and production readiness reviews
Develop procedures and work to improve engineering productivity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree of Engineering in Ceramics, Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical from an accredited college or University
Minimum of 8 years work experience in ceramic manufacturing, ceramic performance, or nuclear fuel performance
Preferred
Master's Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
Strong understanding of fuel manufacturing processes and quality methods/sampling
Cross-functional managerial or project leadership experience
Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
Prior experience with customer interactions
Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment
Ability to make presentations to large groups
A self-starter willing to take initiative
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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