Principal Engineer - Nuclear Fuel Fabrication

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Principal Engineer - Nuclear you will be taking on the challenge of guiding the formation of a new team at ATS Industrial Automation, USA. You will be responsible for providing engineering solutions for nuclear projects for new builds, maintenance and decommissioning. You will be working with world-class industry-known experts establishing local design expertise, working with others to drive and establish a nuclear QA program, collaborating with the global ATS nuclear teams, and leading the development of innovative solutions for complex nuclear and industrial automation projects. 

You will work with a cross-functional team responsible for engineering solutions for industrial automation and nuclear projects by learning and applying cutting edge technology. You will have the opportunity to lead and architect automated tooling in the nuclear industry.

This role can be remote, with occasional travel to events and customer or company sites within the U.S. and Canada.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise
o    Provides Subject Matter Expert oversight and opinion to support ATS’s business in key focus areas for nuclear (e.g., SMRs, PWRs, Fuel Fabrication).
o    Use technical knowledge of company's and/or industry technologies to lead the development of successful approaches to critical problems and broad design issues.
o    Participate and, where needed, lead the development of innovative programs to meet nuclear industry demand.

Engineering Direction and Support
o    Provide technical direction, advice, and guidance to the engineering/design departments.
o    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.
o    Provides, and coordinates other disciplines as needed, to solve equipment problems.

Project and Proposal Development
o    Support nuclear projects by participating in design reviews and providing solutions to complex problems.
o    Support Applications Engineering to prepare concepts for new proposals.
o    Prepares concept designs and assembles preliminary pricing for critical proposals.
o    Working with project managers, assists driving successful completion of the work to meet design requirements and maintain cost and schedule.

Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
o    Support internal and customer-driven innovations by participating in engineering, conceptual design, development, and testing.
o    Assess new technology to meet anticipated customer requirements.
o    Establish and maintain relationships with strategic third-party suppliers to develop next-generation tools and products.

Quality, Compliance, and Customer Engagement

o    Ensure proper interpretation of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
o    Ensure design and engineering procedures and standard practices comply with industry-specific regulatory requirements.
o    Ensure quality objectives are met by translating them into policies and protocols.
o    Define the framework for the Engineering team which instills excellence in quality by design.
o    Assess Engineering processes and functions for continuous improvements.
o    Support Sales and Applications executives on key accounts to ensure mutual agreement and understanding between ATS and its customers.
o    Interface with key customer account executives to continually build relationships and business partnerships.
o    Strictly follow NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.
o    Lead and guide the team on export control requirements for sensitive information.
o    Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
•   Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
•   A professional engineering license.

Experience:

•    10+ years of experience in design, development and qualifications in automated systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment.

•    3+ years of experience with nuclear tooling and machine design.
•    Demonstrated 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.

HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) REQUIREMENTS

• Work in compliance with divisional Health, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are 
  controlled through Lockout-Tagout methods.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned task.
• Attend all required Health, Safety, and Environmental training.
• Report any accidents/incidents.
• Assist in investigating any accidents/incidents.
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and 
  boisterous conduct.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. 
• Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens
• Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions. 
• Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional 
exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.