Hardware Systems Engineer

Energize your career with a dynamic global leader in the nuclear industry. Westinghouse, a group company of Toshiba Corporation, is the world's pioneering nuclear power company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Advance your career in the dynamic nuclear power industry by joining the worldwide, motivated team of employees at Westinghouse. Nearly 50 percent of the nuclear power plants in operation worldwide, and nearly 60 percent in the United States, are based on Westinghouse technology.Westinghouse Repair, Replacement and Automation Services group seeks a Principal Engineer in our New Stanton, PA. Facility to support the Reactor Protection Systems III group. Repair, Replacement and Automation Services work on projects to enhance plant safety and reliability by providing the instrumentation and control, pumps and motors, and electro-mechanical products and services that our customers require. RRAS maintains existing systems, implements replacement programs, performs I&C asset management, and provides I&C for new plants.Candidate will function as a Hardware System Engineer and RRAS Parts Engineer with emphasis on Solid State Protection System (SSPS) support.Primary responsibilities will include:- Providing spare parts and repair support for the SSPS installed operating plant base.- Includes various vendor interfaces providing services in support of these efforts.- Includes direct customer interface in spare part identification and failure definition.- Includes performance planning, monitoring and providing status for each effort to the RRAS Parts organization.- Includes writing Commercial Dedication Instructions (CDIs) and Test Specifications (T-Specs) used for the commercial dedication of nuclear plant safety system components.- Includes providing engineering support for the equipment qualification of items used in nuclear plant safety systems.- Includes identification of alternate components to address component obsolescence.- Providing engineering consultation service to the SSPS installed operating plant base technical staff.- Includes discussions of SSPS operations under both normal and failure conditions.- Includes discussions at both the detailed equipment level and systems level within a plant.- Includes preparation of Westinghouse position papers, Technical Bulletins and InfoGrams.- Development of installed operating plant base modifications for both customer and/or Westinghouse installation.- Includes scope definition of the desired modification.- Includes performance planning, monitoring and providing status for each effort.- Includes Field Change Notice (FCN) development, testing and installation.- Including update of all associated documentation, e.g. drawings and technical manualsSpecific Desired Skills- Working knowledge of Westinghouse PWR systems and operation.- Experience with Westinghouse I&C System hardware. Specifically, the Solid State Protection System.- Working knowledge of Westinghouse class 1E system and equipment requirements.- Working knowledge of Westinghouse PWR licensing basis pertaining to the SSPS.- Ability to perform detailed circuit analysis (printed circuit board component level for new and existing circuit designs). This should include use of SPICE.- Qualification as an SAP Parts Engineer.- Ability to create and modify various technical documents (drawings, technical manuals, CDIs, T-Specs).- Knowledge of current and legacy document management systems.- Knowledge of the quality policies and procedures covering the position requirements.General Job FunctionThe successful candidate will be a member of an engineering team supporting the SSPS installed operating plant base. The team supports this product by providing the following services:- System Engineering- Hardware Design, Development and Qualification- Production Planning and Support- Repair/Warranty Evaluations- Parts/Component Engineering- Marketing/Quotation Support- Customer SupportThe candidate will primarily contribute to this team by providing experienced circuit analysis capability and augmentation of the teams current customer support capability. Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's nuclear power plants. We are committed to ensuring that nuclear power remains a clean, safe, and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Westinghouse welcomes enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD & LTD, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. EOE/Affirmative Action Join us in energizing our world! LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA 15122 STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Engineering REFERENCE CODE: 6778BR.1290 Westinghouse Fast Facts: Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly 50 percent of the world's operating commercial nuclear power plants. Our primary vision is to be the customers' choice to supply leading-edge nuclear technology to satisfy the world's growing demand for energy. We strive to do this by: Acting with integrity and respect for others Being safe and environmentally responsible Committing to achieving success for our customers Delivering value and profit Excelling in our operations Westinghouse serves the needs of utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries through three distinct businesses: Nuclear Services, Nuclear Fuel, and Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. Click here to see "How a Nuclear Plant Works" The Westinghouse AP1000 is ready for global use. China will build four AP1000s, beginning in 2009. The AP1000 has also passed all the steps for compliance with European Utility Requirements. And, the AP1000 is the only Generation III+ plant to receive design certification my the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with many US utilities already having selected the AP1000 as their technology of choice.