Technician Metallographic Testing

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Westinghouse Electric Company

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Västerås, Sweden

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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 uswww.westinghousenuclear.com.


Technician Metallographic Testing

Are you a quality-conscious and driven person with experience in technology and material testing? Do you also want to work in a high-tech industry with good development opportunities and contribute to a better climate?

Welcome to the Fuel Factory's Quality and Process Department and the Manufacturing Processes and Testing unit. We are about 40 employees in roles such as technicians, engineers and managers. Together we work for the development and control of the factory's manufacturing processes.
We are in an exciting phase where we will help expand the factory and introduction of many new equipment and manufacturing processes.

Your contribution to the transition to fossil-free energy
As a metallography technician, you play an important part in coordinating and supporting destructive testing in manufacturing and development at the Fuel Factory.
This includes:
  • Responsibility for conducting metallography examinations
  • Ensure that working methods, calibrations and risk assessments are kept up to date
  • Ensure that calibrations, maintenance, service and purchase of process materials are carried out on an ongoing basis
  • Participate in the progress and development of the laboratory, including manufacturing follow-ups.
  • Write work orders and prepare incident reports in need of maintenance
  • Lead risk assessments
You will work onsite at the fuel factory in Västerås.

We are looking for you
To succeed and grow in the role, you have an interest in material testing and manufacturing processes. As a person, we believe that you are responsive, communicative, structured and want to learn more about manufacturing processes in the nuclear field.

Qualifications
  • Relevant education (2 year or longer) in metallographic, or equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge in metallographic laboratory work or materials engineering.
  • Experience from the manufacturing industry
  • Full professional proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
Meritorious
  • Experience of industrialization work
  • Practical experience in welding technology or non-destructive testing of metallic materials
  • Experience of improvement work
Welcome with your application consisting of CV, cover letter and degree certificate. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to send in your application!
Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

You will report to Natasa Zivanovic,Technology Group Manager. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Natasa, natasa.zivanovic@westinghouse.com, phone +46 766361761

Agreement area
This position belongs to the Technology Agreement SI/Unionen/Ledarna.

Union representatives
Akademikerförening at Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com
Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, unionen@westinghouse.com

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