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Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.\nWhat You’ll Do Day-To-Day\nAs a Component Owner in the Mechanical Product Design group, you will be responsible for the design and engineering of components which are used in Framatome's nuclear fuel assemblies. Component Owners ensure design control through every step of the design process from development and industrialization through manufacturing and quality assurance. Specifically, you will create design drawings, product specifications, and parts lists. You will also lead qualifications and evaluate manufacturing nonconformances. Experience with manufacturing processes is preferred.\nYour work will include:\nInitiating, reviewing, and maintaining product drawings and specifications.\nUsing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to define design tolerances.\nParticipating in resolution of component and assembly fabrication concerns with suppliers.\nMonitoring component manufacturing and addressing real-time issues through collaboration with production teams.\nDeveloping and qualifying new and improved mechanical designs to support future fuel product lines.\nSupporting design testing by setting requirements, defining test methods, performing tests, and writing reports. \nPerform standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events. \nHaving awareness of government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards. \nEvaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications. \nWhat You'll Bring\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.\nMinimum of 7 years of related experience.\nAdvanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria. \nExcellent communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data. \nGrows developed network and maintains good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment. \nAdvanced problem identification and problem resolution skills. \nDisplays leadership characteristics. \nExhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking. \nAdvanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.\nTotal Rewards Package\nSalary: $126,000 - $171,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.\n Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).\n Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.\nPaid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.\nExtra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.\nAbout Framatome\nFramatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.\nFrom our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.\nAt Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:\nSolve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.\nBuild your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.\n Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.\nFramatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.\nOffers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). 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