General information
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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Reference number
2025-22830
Publication date
6/26/2025
Job details
Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design , engineering management & Systems engineering
Job Opening Title
Project Engineer
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.
With 20,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome's expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%)
In the UK we are currently over 400 strong, and we have plans for continued growth over the coming years. Our target is to grow to 500 during 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.
The delivery of effective external and internal marketing and communications will be essential to achieving these goals.
Job description
The role is to provide operational engineering support to all current and future project activity within the Cranfield Lab and workshop facilities. This will include but not exclusively cover planning, build, commission, maintain and operate all R&D test rigs and facilities to meet the customers expectations and using current methods and best practice. Liaising with engineering and project management team to take design drawings and details and build measurement systems, this would typically be in extreme pressure, flow or heat conditions. Detailing project plans to ensure the timely delivery of project milestones and objectives.
- Assemble and install mechanical components, machinery, and equipment in accordance with technical drawing, piping and instrumentation diagram and technical specifications
- Operate the various test rigs and fixtures to perform validation and verification tests on customers assemblies
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on test rigs, machinery and specialized systems
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, identifying and replacing faulty parts
- Collaborate with other team members and stake holders to ensure efficient and right first time delivery of systems
- Health and Safety is paramount, and all activities will be undertaken with safety as the driving focus
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and calibration activities
Key Outputs
- Creation pf PFD, P&ID, Schematics
- Work instructions
- Assembly instructions
- Analysis reporting to support project objectives
- DFMEA, HAZOP,Risk Assessments
- Goods procurement
- Project Milestone Requirements
Profile
Person Specification
- Proven experience as a in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical/I&C) or similar role
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Proven experience of managing project work packages
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Physical stamina and ability to work in various conditions (e.g., confined spaces, heights, etc.)
- Familiarity with working in ISO or similar procedure environment
- Enthusiastic and committed, willing to work within tight timescales
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Experience within a manufacturing, R&D Test or Service environment
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days)
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for individual
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Family leave – competitive, Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay
Job location
Job location
United Kingdom, Cranfield
Job location (site)
Cranfield
Travel
No
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Bachelor
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Extra informations
Background checking required ?
Non
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