Technical Lead - Nuclear Equipment
Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-10-29
Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB is hiring a **Technical Lead - Nuclear Equipment** to join its Nordic Reactor Services field service department in Västerås. The position supports commercial and internal projects involving specialized equipment for nuclear fuel and systems service across Sweden, Finland, and internationally. Responsibilities encompass leading the technical scope in client deliveries, managing risk and requirements, overseeing technical documentation, handling internal development of equipment and methods, and supporting maintenance. The role is based on site in Västerås but involves **occasional travel to suppliers, customers, and partners** a few times per year, including potential technical support on site. Candidates must hold a **Master’s degree in a technical field** alongside at least five years of experience in development and delivery projects within a regulated environment. Strong practical background in mechanical design and related 3D CAD and PDM tools is required, in addition to a driver’s license and very good English skills. Familiarity with Creo and Windchill, project management experience, and prior background in the nuclear industry are advantageous. A security clearance is conducted as part of the recruitment process.
About the role:
Welcome to our Field Service Department, Nordic Reactor Services. We are approximately 60 employees who work with service and maintenance of nuclear fuel and systems in nuclear power plants. We provide services that are often carried out on site but also involve our deliveries of tools and equipment. Our customers are nuclear power plants in Europe, Asia, and US, with focus on Sweden and Finland.
The projects have relatively short cycles, and the tasks and technologies often have a more practical than theoretical application. The services we provide typically include different specialized equipment with a need of maintenance and modifications and sometimes require new tailormade solutions.
You will report to the Manager Nordic Reactor Services Product and Project. You will be located in Västerås Sweden, but you will visit our suppliers, customers and partners a few times per year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical scope in commercial projects
- Technical support for business opportunities and tenders
- Technical documentation and document control
- Risk- & Requirement management
- Manage Internal projects for developing methods and equipment
- Build knowledge of our equipment and how to use it
- Support maintenance of existing equipment
- Technical support at customer site or supplier
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in development- and delivery projects in a regulated environment
- Master's degree in a technical field
- Experience in mechanical design and related tools (3D CAD and PDM)
- Drivers licence
- Very good English language skills
Nice to have
- Experience from the nuclear industry
- Experience in Creo / Windchill
- Experience in project management
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, Peter Timling, Manager Nordic Reactor Services Product & Project, Peter.Timling@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