Principal Engineer-Nuclear Job at ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (Lewis Center)

Principal Engineer-Nuclear

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Location:
United States , Lewis Center

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Salary:

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Job Description:

As a Principal Engineer - Nuclear you will be taking on a new challenge in guiding the formation of a new team at ATS Industrial Automation, USA. You will be responsible for providing engineering solutions for nuclear projects for new builds, maintenance and decommissioning. You will be working with world-class industry-known experts establishing local design expertise, working with others to drive and establish a nuclear QA program, collaborating with the global ATS nuclear teams, and leading the development of innovative solutions for complex nuclear and industrial automation projects. You will work with a cross-functional team responsible for engineering solutions for industrial automation and nuclear projects by learning and applying cutting edge technology. You will have the opportunity to lead and architect automated tooling in the nuclear industry.

Job Responsibility:

Technical Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise: Provides Subject Matter Expert oversight and opinion to support ATS’s business in key focus areas for nuclear (e.g., SMRs, PWRs, Fuel Fabrication)
Use technical knowledge of company's and/or industry technologies to lead the development of successful approaches to critical problems and broad design issues
Participate and, where needed, lead the development of innovative programs to meet nuclear industry demand
Engineering Direction and Support: Provide technical direction, advice, and guidance to the engineering/design departments
Provide engineering support to solve problems and advance innovation including providing conceptual and detail designs, performing calculations and analysis, providing evaluation, and defining and participating in testing
Provides, and coordinates other disciplines as needed, to solve equipment problems
Project and Proposal Development: Support nuclear projects by participating in design reviews and providing solutions to complex problems
Support Applications Engineering to prepare concepts for new proposals
Prepares concept designs and assembles preliminary pricing for critical proposals
Working with project managers, assists driving successful completion of the work to meet design requirements and maintain cost and schedule
Innovation and Strategic Partnerships: Support internal and customer-driven innovations by participating in engineering, conceptual design, development, and testing
Assess new technology to meet anticipated customer requirements
Establish and maintain relationships with strategic third-party suppliers to develop next-generation tools and products
Quality, Compliance, and Customer Engagement: Ensure proper interpretation of industry standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure design and engineering procedures and standard practices comply with industry-specific regulatory requirements
Ensure quality objectives are met by translating them into policies and protocols
Define the framework for the Engineering team which instills excellence in quality by design
Assess Engineering processes and functions for continuous improvements
Support Sales and Applications executives on key accounts to ensure mutual agreement and understanding between ATS and its customers
Interface with key customer account executives to continually build relationships and business partnerships
Strictly follow NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
Lead and guide the team on export control requirements for sensitive information
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
A professional engineering license
10+ years of experience in nuclear automated tooling design, development and qualifications of automated systems custom machinery or industrial equipment
Thorough understanding of nuclear tooling engineering and field issues, precision engineering principles and ASME codes is necessary
In-depth knowledge of and use of nuclear equipment quality standards (NQA-1, ASME BPV Section III)
Thorough understanding of machine design and build, machine controls, structured problem solving, statistical analysis, and precision engineering principles
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to lead or work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team
Will be required to travel to licensed Nuclear Facilities and be registered as a Radiation Worker (US) and/or a Nuclear Energy Worker (Canada)
Must be capable of obtaining Security Clearance at nuclear sites globally
Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defects in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable

What we offer:

Flexible work schedules
Employee events
Free coffee beverages
Employee referral program
Safety shoe programs
Competitive starting salaries
Overtime pay eligibility
Paid vacation
Company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Comprehensive health benefits
401K matching program
Employee Incentive Bonus program
Optional Employee Share Purchase Program
Tuition reimbursement programs
Commitment to promoting from within

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Job Posted:
December 22, 2025

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Principal Engineer-Nuclear

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Location:
United States , Lewis Center

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 22, 2025

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