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Experienced Mechanical Engineer - Castings

Framatome North America
Richland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2027

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

  • Performs non-standard engineering, varied engineering, and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events.  
  • Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.  
  • Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.  
  • Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.  
  • Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.  
  • Works on special projects, as directed.  
  • Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.  
  • Maintain a safety mindset.

 

Preferred Skills:  

  • Experience with metallic castings, preferably wax investment casting process. Experience may include design, manufacturing, or quality assurance of cast or fabricated parts.
  • Experience designing components and maintaining design control. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge is desired.
  • Experience working in the nuclear industry (or other heavily regulated industry) with a general understanding of industry regulations and standards is desired.
  • Experience communicating with suppliers and tracking manufacturing progress.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
    • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted. 
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.  
  • Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
  • Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.  
  • Displays informal leadership characteristics.  
  • Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking. 

Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package         

  • Salary: $92,000 - $124,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
  • Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
  • Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
  • Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400 employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

 

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

 

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

  • Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
  • Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
  • Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

 

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).

Salary : $92,000 - $124,000

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