Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Location: Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445 About ATS Ohio Inc. With 20+ Years of experience bringing automation to nuclear projects, ATS Industrial Automation is expanding the capabilities of its existing nuclear division into the US. ATS provides world-leading automation tooling to the nuclear energy sector for new reactor builds, refurbishment, operations and maintenance. About the Role As a Senior Mechanical Designer Engineer - Nuclear you will be taking on a new challenge in guiding the formation of a new team at ATS Industrial Automation, USA. You will be responsible for establishing local design expertise, working with others to drive and establish a nuclear QA program, collaborating with the global ATS nuclear teams, and developing 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 mechanical design efforts, organize project documentation, and problem solve during the debug and completion of systems. Join the winning team at ATS where we strive to make tomorrow better than today. Specific Responsibilities Design and support the development of Automated Equipment for industrial and nuclear projects Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness, etc. in the development of equipment, processes, and products. Define tools, fixtures, and equipment to be used in fabrication and assembly of mechanical components and complete assemblies. Produce working drawings, detail drawings, and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies, or products, using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Specify appropriate purchase components for mechanical assemblies and create requisitions with appropriate delivery dates. Analyze designs and systems for compliance with applicable standards (i.e., OSHA, CE, or customer-specific). Strictly follow ASME NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures. Work cross functionally with other teams Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devices with electrical designers. Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers. Assist fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians in the debug, integration, resolving problems, and completion of systems. Communicate design changes to the Mechanical Engineering Group Lead or Project Engineer. Assist with the Group Leader’s responsibilities during their absence. Provide Subject Matter Expert oversight and opinion to support ATS’s business in key focus areas for nuclear (e.g., BWRs, PWRs, SMRs) Provide technical direction, advice, and guidance to the engineering/design departments. Support nuclear projects by participating in design reviews and providing solutions to complex problems. Support internal and customer-driven innovations by participating in engineering, conceptual design, development, and testing. Provide engineering support related to construction of Nuclear Project per all applicable Nuclear Equipment standards. Support Applications Engineering to prepare concepts for new nuclear proposals Prepare concept designs and assemble preliminary pricing for critical proposals. Participate and lead the development of innovative programs to meet nuclear industry demand Ensure proper interpretation of industry standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure design and engineering procedures and standard practices comply with industry-specific regulatory requirements. Ensure that 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. Provide Engineering Support in the development of a Nuclear Quality Assurance Process for ATS Quality Department to handle nuclear projects. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Science or Technology A Professional Engineer License would be an asset. Experience: 10+ years of experience in engineering design, development and qualifications of automated systems custom machinery or industrial equipment. 5+ years of experience in nuclear tooling development and testing, preferably including field support and experience (required. 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. Health and Safety Requirements All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization. Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include: Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements. 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, defects in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor. Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks. Attend all required health, safety and environmental training. Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable. Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them. Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because: We VALUE our People : The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people. We’ve got GREAT Work Perks : We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs. We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: 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 and optional Employee Share Purchase Program. We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT : ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within. #J-18808-Ljbffr