Mechanical Designer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. Westinghouse Electric Company scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.
About the role:
As a Mechanical Designer you will help design and developing equipment to service Westinghouse's nuclear fuel and reactors. We look forward to meeting you!
As a designer with us, your main responsibilities is to efficiently deliver everything from small assignments to large projects together with our technical experts and other management.
You will report to the Manager Tooling and Technology.
The position is based at the Fuel Factory in Västerås, Sweden - model of work: on-site with opportunities to work remotely based on what your tasks allow.
Key Responsibilities:
Feasibility studies/investigations regarding technical solutions
Prepare detailed design documentation for manufacturing
Test new developed equipment
CE-marked developed equipment (work with requirements management, risk assessment and documentation)
In addition to the daily work, we would like you to contribute to the exchange of experience and improvement and work together with the other 12 designers in the group.
To grow here, we believe that you are solution-oriented, delivery-focused and technically interested as the work includes a large variety of technical and practical challenges. You have experience designing lifting equipment and other types of handling equipment and are motivated by running work independently or in a group from idea to working hardware. We also believe that you succeed in an environment that is very varied and are curious to learn more about the technology area and our customers' challenges.
Qualifications:
Technical education or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a mechanical designer
- Good at setting tolerances while designing for manufactoring
Design experience in any 3D tool and experince with PDM systems (we use Creo and Windchill)
Experience handling requirements against design (customer requirements, CE marking)
Very good Swedish and English skills (both in speaking and writing)
Apply Today!
Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!
Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.
For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Daniel Engbom, Manager Tooling and Technology, email: [email protected].
Union Agreement
This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.
Union representatives:
Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, [email protected]
Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, [email protected]
IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, [email protected]
We offer:
At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace.
At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture.
Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.
Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:
Wellness Allowance
Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse
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