GE Vernova · 6 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear Fuel
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expGE Vernova is a business of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, based in Wilmington, NC, seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Nuclear Fuel. The role involves mechanical design, development, and analysis of nuclear fuel products, requiring collaboration with various engineering and quality teams to ensure product performance meets expectations.
EnergySustainabilityEnergy Efficiency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create mechanical design solutions to support the development of new products & design modifications to improve existing products
Understand the fabrication processes for component and assemblies, the post fabrication transportation and handling and the customer application requirements for fuel products and services
Prepare drawings and specifications for new and existing fuel designs
Identify, document and lead the resolution of technical risks within each project
Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy
Perform design reviews and production readiness reviews
Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues
Work closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost reduction activities
Design test procedures and perform testing to address component and assembly adequacy
Develop procedures and work to improve engineering productivity
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects
Perform work with high quality in accordance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
Effectively communicate and collaborate activities with other team members on technical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2 years of mechanical design, analysis experience or manufacturing engineering experience
The REQUIRED work locations is our Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government
Preferred
Expertise in drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD) and analysis
Experience in FEA Analysis using Ansys or LS DYNA
Basic understanding of BWR Nuclear Fuel
Proven track record of problem-solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, welding, statistics and finite element analysis
Working knowledge of casting development/production
A self-starter willing to take initiatives
Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
Strong customer focus and clear understanding of nuclear industries
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
$2.61BKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2026-02-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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