Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Job description

3507766
Additional Cities

Wilmington
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power Portfolio
Business Segment

Power Portfolio Nuclear
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

North Carolina
Postal Code

28402-2819
Role Summary/Purpose

The Fuel Mechanical Packaging Engineer will be responsible for the design and licensing of nuclear fuel packaging. This position is part of the team responsible for developing and designing fuel bundle technologies for application in nuclear reactors.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Packaging Engineer you will:

·  Serve as the subject matter expert on shipping and packaging of nuclear materials and fuel assemblies
·  Support nuclear regulatory review and evaluation. Ensure regulatory compliance of all packaging, both domestic and international
·  Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues
·  Lead development and implementation of new packaging technology or application of an existing package to new content
·  Support broader Fuel Performance and Design initiatives
·  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  

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
Desired Characteristics

·  Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
·  Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
·  Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
·  Nuclear Packaging experience
·  BWR fuel technology or reactor experience
·  Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
·  Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, Finite Element Analysis, statistics and drafting practices
·  Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment
·  Ability to make presentations to large groups
·  A self-starter willing to take initiative

About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) is a world-leading provider of advanced reactor technology, fuel, and nuclear services. The alliance combines GE’s design expertise and history delivering reactors, fuels and services globally with Hitachi’s proven experience in advanced modular construction to offer customers around the world the technological leadership required to effectively enhance reactor performance, power output and safety.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

North Carolina
Primary City

Wilmington