Westinghouse Electric Company - Warrendale, PA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Warrendale, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
About the position
The Principal Hardware Engineer at Westinghouse is responsible for the design, integration, and documentation of Plant Control Computer Systems used in nuclear power plants. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that hardware designs meet customer requirements and industry standards, while also preparing necessary documentation for system maintenance post-delivery.
Responsibilities
- Perform hardware design and review in system architecture, network layout, cabinet design, system cabling interface, custom panel and kit design, and cabinet power design.
- Conduct data acquisition designs including interface cabling and custom adapter designs.
- Select components to meet system needs and contract schedule deliverables.
- Participate in the set-up, system modification, system integration, testing, and delivery of non-safety I&C system upgrade projects.
- Configure and document network switches.
- Develop proposals and establish costs and budgets for hardware design efforts for system components.
- Understand and implement quality standards applicable to the nuclear industry.
- Travel and work with local and international customers and vendor suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 12 years of applicable experience in hardware design and integration.
- Knowledge of circuit designs to support custom cables and interfaces.
- Knowledge of Data Acquisition systems consisting of servers, workstations, controllers, I/O modules, and electronic boards.
- Experience with Auto-CAD and 3D modeling.
- Ability to develop drawings and review and approve drawing packages.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Cisco switches.
- Experience with Emerson Ovation data acquisition systems.
- Experience with servers and workstations.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
