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Västerås, SE

Full Time

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 us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

About The Role:

Are you a structured person with experience in mechanical design? Do you also want to work in a complex, high-tech industry and contribute to a better climate?

Welcome to Westinghouse and the Department of Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities! We are about 40 employees in areas such as design management, project management and mechanical design who work together with segmentation (decommissioning) of reactor vessels and their internal parts.

As a Mechanical Designer you will help develop project-specific tools for decommissioning  and handling of the radioactive components.

You will report to the Segmentation Engineering Manager and be located in Västerås, Sweden.

Model of work: hybrid.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Make 3D simulations in CAD of the cutting and of the packing in containers
  • Develop detailed designs for the manufacturing of the tools
  • Write instructions for our technicians who will use the tools
  • In addition to the daily work, we would like you to challenge previous technical solutions to constantly improve function and design in such a way that we save time and avoid problems when using the equipment in the field.

Qualifications:

  • To fit in our group, we believe that you are communicative and have good collaboration skills as the work is run in smaller project groups. You have experience in mechanical designs and are motivated by developing solutions. We also believe that you succeed in an environment that is open and challenging and are curious to learn more about the growing decommissioning area.
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Solid Design Expertise

  • 2+ years of experience making mechanical designs in CAD
  • Write technical documentation and work in the Office package
  • Very good English skills (speaking and writing)
  • Knowledge of Swedish in speaking and writing is an asset.
  • If you also have experience with ProEngineer/CREO, this is an advantage

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Apply Today!

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Per Segerud, Segmentation Engineering Manager, segeruph@westinghouse.com.

Union Agreement

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union Representatives:

  • Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com
  • Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com
  • IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@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

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Mechanical Designer

Office

Västerås, SE

Full Time

September 23, 2025

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