Electronic Engineering

Location

Cambridge, ON | Canada

Job description

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s sister company, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,500 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more at

The Nuclear Services Design Engineering Department provides design and troubleshooting services for various tools used in the maintenance, inspection and refurbishment of nuclear power plants. We also provided periodical on-site support during the execution of work. We are a dynamic group where the nature of the work is always changing and no two days are ever the same.

JOB PURPOSE

Design software/computer hardware for use in nuclear services field work. Troubleshoot electronic issues with inspection and maintenance tools.

JOB STRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS

• This job reports to the Nuclear Services Design Engineering Manager.
• The incumbent interfaces heavily with nuclear services Project Engineers, Component Project Engineers, Field Technicians and Boilermakers.
• Works with fabrication vendors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Design software for field services work

• Obtain design requirements from customer documentation or input from other team members to ensure the software/hardware functions as intended.
• Write software using Microchip MPlab and Visual Studio in C#/C and design components using Eagle PCB design, E3 and Solidworks.
• Test and debug software.
• Design controller hardware.

Tooling fabrication

• Create manufacturing drawings for tools using Solidworks.
• Work with fabrication vendors, providing them specifications and design to acquire components as required

Other

• Provide oversight of tool use during field execution, if necessary.
• Perform work in nuclear power plants on critical tooling applications.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Science or its equivalent (no preference to program). College Diplomas acceptable.
• At least 3 years of experience in a software/hardware designer role.
• Proficiency with C# and C is required.
• Experience with Microchip MPlab or similar software is required.
• Experience with Eagle PCB (or similar software) and E3 (or similar software) is required.
• Familiar with SolidWorks (or similar) is required.
• Willing and able to travel to nuclear power plant sites (to our customer locations, both domestic and international). Entails up to 20% travel and durations can range from 1 day to 4 weeks.

WHY JOIN BWXT?

• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with highly skilled employees!
• Competitive salaries
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Bonus plan
• Competitive Health and Dental benefits
• Educational Refund Program
• Life insurance… and so much more!

Want to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us… we’ve been waiting for you.

Thank you for your interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.#LI-LC1

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $74,000and $111,00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.

BWXT Canada is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

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