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GE Vernova
Mechanical Design Engineer 1- Reactor Hardware Design
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A Hardware Design Engineer designs and develops computer hardware and computer-related equipment. Designs and validates hardware. May supervise production of hardware components or provide technical assistance with hardware installation.
$115,507 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary As a Mechanical Design Engineer 1 for the Reactor Internal Design Hardware Team with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), you will design Reactor Modification Hardware to support the ongoing operation and performance for our customers' existing Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Nuclear Fleet. The hardware is subjected to stringent nuclear, quality, and regulatory standards and could be the difference between a power plant continuing operation or permanently shutting down. These components will function to replace existing plant hardware to either prevent failure or enhance performance to keep the BWR Fleet operating safely and competitively for years to come. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Design Reactor Modifications based on design input, product and customer requirements, industry codes and standards, and operating environment within defined schedule and cost limits Prepare 3D models, drawings, perform analysis and create specifications to support hardware development Collaborate with the Tooling Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback Provide technical support throughout the procurement and fabrication process Document the final design to ensure it meets all application and design requirements Engage in emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college 1 year of mechanical component design experience (including relevant research, internship, or Co-op experience) Eligibility Requirements The required work location for this role is at the GVH 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. Desired Characteristics Experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling) Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical design Effective oral and written communication of progress, ideas, plans, and output Nuclear Industry experience, understanding of nuclear reactor components 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. Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova 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).