Framatome

Tooling Design Engineer

LocationLynchburg, VA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$83,000-$113,000

About This Job


What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 3 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.



Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

Background in the development of tooling, especially tools used in underwater applications.
Experience working in the nuclear industry.
Experience working with SolidWorks and/or SmarTeam applications.
Experience working with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Project.
Generic knowledge of commercial nuclear reactor disassembly, reassembly, and fuel handling activities.



Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Tooling Design Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Outage Services Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. Framatome's Outage Services group focuses on performing Reactor maintenance and refueling during scheduled outages. The Outage Services Engineering team helps to design and develop tooling that is used during these maintenance activities to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and increase reliability. They also support specialized and/or infrequently performed maintenance activities to ensure first time quality and meet our customer’s needs. This tooling design engineer will be incorporated into a team of engineers that develop and maintain tooling/equipment used to support BWR and PWR refueling outages. Additionally, the Design Engineer will support and provide technical expertise for special projects undertaken by both BWR and PWR Reactor Services organizations. Your work will include:

Designing specialized tools to be used in PWR and BWR plants, specifically for reactor disassembly/reassembly and fuel movement.
Developing new products, processes, and systems that add value to the existing commercial nuclear fleet.
Develop tooling to support future AMR/SMR outage tasks.
Researching and assessing best practices and proposing new methods and improvements.
Working on special outage services projects, as directed.
Perform troubleshooting activities on existing tools/equipment to identify issues or deficiencies and return the tools to service.

This position requires up to 25% travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.



Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.


See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/



Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/


Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).



Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $83,000 - $113,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.


Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.


Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810


Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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