Design lead

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 .

As a technical lead you will be the technical link between customers, our design team and the technicians on site. You will lead the work of developing project-specific tools for cutting and handling of the reactor components under water or in shielded cells.

You will report to the Segmentation Engineering Manager and be located at Bränslegatan in Västerås. You will also travel some in this role, mostly within Europe but also other places around the world. The travels are often short periods and planned ahead. We offer a hybrid work schedule.

• Lead a technical team for development of technical concept based on costumer requirements.
• Lead designers for tool development
• Work with improvement of our methods and tools.
• Write and update a technical description and present the technical setup to the customer
• Collaborate with on site staff regarding technical issues
• Prepare cost calculation data for engineering hours and purchases

You will join a experienced team who all work with the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. These parts are radioactive and the work must be done remotely and shielded.

• Master's degree in Engineering with a specialization in mechanical engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years Experience leading technical projects or in a role as design lead
• Experience with writing technical documentation
• Full professional proficiency in English

• Technical background in design
• Understanding of tool design and CAD tools
• Additional European language, e.g.. German or Swedish
• Experience working international

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Welcome with your application including CV, cover letter and degree certificate. 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 Per Segerud,  or

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives:

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, ,

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, ,

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, ,

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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