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Westinghouse Electric Company

Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, us, 15096


Reference #: 21661 Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. Work with a team of engineers to lead the hardware design and delivery of I&C cabinets and associated electro-mechanical hardware components and subassemblies for both operating and new plant designs. Ensure that hardware designs and project documentation meet applicable system & quality requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the hardware design and delivery of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) cabinets and associated electro-mechanical hardware components and subassemblies.

Issue hardware design documentation such as system architecture drawings, network layouts, cabinet or panel drawings, cable & wiring schematics, and PCB layout/schematics for I&C products.

Manage Bill of Materials and revision control of design packages.

Compile technical and quality documentation for procurement, design, testing and manufacturing of I&C hardware products.

Work closely with manufacturing operations to resolve issues, provide oversight, and ensure products are in accordance with build-to-print drawing packages and specifications.

Ensure that hardware designs and project documentation meet applicable system & quality requirements.

Interface with engineering organizations and third-party test facilities in conducting equipment qualification tests.

Perform engineering calculations in support of design or analysis of products.

Support resolution of technical issues including obsolescence.

Support development of test procedures and execution of functional tests.

Provide support to customers for installation and emergent technical issues.

Identify and promote process improvements and enhancements to increase quality of work products, drive standardization, and improve manufacturability.

Provide technical support for product development, project implementation, schedules, cost estimates and proposals.

Opportunities to travel to customer and supplier sites (domestic and international).

Execute assignments independently within project schedule and budgetary requirements.

Provide coaching & mentoring for engineers supporting project deliverables

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field Skills and Competencies:

trong working knowledge of analog and digital circuit analysis/design.

Knowledge of typical industry standard drawings including P&ID drawings, loop diagrams, schematics, cabinet drawings and panel layouts.

Knowledge of field devices and control devices typical to the power industry.

Knowledge of lab equipment use (oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator, etc.)

Knowledge of codes & standards applicable to the nuclear industry (IEEE, IEC, Regulatory Guides, etc.)

Experience in CAD/CAE (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical/Inventor) software is desired

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Experience with network and data acquisition systems consisting of servers, workstations, controllers and Input/Output modules preferred.

Strong leadership skills to support complex and dynamic project execution.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with both internal and external customers.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Ability to gather and analyze input, evaluate alternatives, and make effective decisions.

Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team including engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain management, and suppliers

Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficien energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer: Competitive Salary Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Vacations and Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements Educational Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability. Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Minority / Female / Disability / Vet

As an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.