Principal Engineer - Nuclear Fuel Fabrication

ATS Company: ATS Corporation Requisition ID: 17085 Location: Date: May 8, 2026 About ATS Industrial Automation With 20+ Years of experience bringing automation to nuclear projects, ATS Industrial Automation is expanding the capabilities of its existing nuclear division into the US. ATS provides world-leading automation tooling to the nuclear energy sector for new reactor builds, refurbishment, operations and maintenance. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Principal Engineer - Nuclear you will be taking on the challenge of 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. This role is remote, with occasional travel to customer or company sites internationally. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise o Provides Subject Matter Expert oversight and opinion to support ATS’s business in key focus areas for nuclear (e.g., SMRs, PWRs, Fuel Fabrication). o Use technical knowledge of company's and/or industry technologies to lead the development of successful approaches to critical problems and broad design issues. o Participate and, where needed, lead the development of innovative programs to meet nuclear industry demand. o Provides specialized industry knowledge in the latest fuel manufacturing techniques, leveraging experience from existing industry best-practices and latest cutting edge technology. Engineering Direction and Support o Provide technical direction, advice, and guidance to the engineering/design departments. o 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. o Provides, and coordinates other disciplines as needed, to solve equipment problems. Project and Proposal Development o Support nuclear projects by participating in design reviews and providing solutions to complex problems. o Support Applications Engineering to prepare concepts for new proposals. o Prepares concept designs and assembles preliminary pricing for critical proposals. o Working with project managers, assists driving successful completion of the work to meet design requirements and maintain cost and schedule. Innovation and Strategic Partnerships o Support internal and customer-driven innovations by participating in engineering, conceptual design, development, and testing. o Assess new technology to meet anticipated customer requirements. o Establish and maintain relationships with strategic third-party suppliers to develop next-generation tools and products. Quality, Compliance, and Customer Engagement o Ensure proper interpretation of industry standards and regulatory requirements. o Ensure design and engineering procedures and standard practices comply with industry-specific regulatory requirements. o Ensure quality objectives are met by translating them into policies and protocols. o Define the framework for the Engineering team which instills excellence in quality by design. o Assess Engineering processes and functions for continuous improvements. o Support Sales and Applications executives on key accounts to ensure mutual agreement and understanding between ATS and its customers. o Interface with key customer account executives to continually build relationships and business partnerships. o Strictly follow NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures. o Lead and guide the team on export control requirements for sensitive information. o Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. o Will be required to travel to licensed Nuclear Facilities and be registered as a Radiation Worker (US) and/or a Nuclear Energy Worker (Canada) o Must be capable of obtaining Security Clearance at Nuclear Sites Globally QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent. Experience: • 10+ years of experience in nuclear automated tooling design with a focus on fuel fabrication, development and qualifications of automated systems custom machinery or industrial equipment. • Thorough understanding of nuclear tooling engineering and field issues, precision engineering principles. • In-depth knowledge of and use of nuclear equipment quality standards (NQA-1) • 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. HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) REQUIREMENTS • Work in compliance with divisional Health, Safety, and Environmental Procedures. • 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. • Report defect in any equipment or protective device. • Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned task. • Attend all required Health, Safety, and Environmental training. • Report any accidents/incidents. • Assist in investigating any accidents/incidents. • Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct. Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factorywide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them. Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because: We VALUE our People : The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people. We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs. We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: 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 and optional Employee Share Purchase Program. We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.