Job Description

Role Snapshot

12-month contract. Hybrid. Madison, PA. Join Westinghouse through WECTEC Staffing Services to architect micro-scale robotic systems that enable precision underwater Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) on subsea structures.

What You'll Build

Imagine guiding a compact, radiation-tolerant robot as it delivers micron-level machining accuracy beneath the surface. Your work makes non-invasive repairs on offshore platforms, pipelines, and underwater habitats possible—using electrical discharges to remove material without physical contact.

A Day in the Life

• Draft and iterate concepts in CAD for micro-robotic actuators, manipulators, and end-effectors engineered for submerged operation and verified for pressures up to 40 PSIG.
• Engineer waterproof precision components and tools that remain reliable in radiation environments.
• Integrate micro-EDM toolheads with robotic platforms, including electrode design, pulsed DC power delivery for spark generation, and dielectric fluid management to mitigate arcing in conductive underwater settings.
• Create guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, leveraging encoders and cameras for repeatable robotic head alignment and accurate positioning.
• Scale designs from prototype to production, lead design reviews, and troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Analyze EDM process data, conduct inspections, and implement continuous improvements to boost quality and throughput.
• Program and refine EDM parameters for wire EDM and sinker EDM to achieve tight tolerances and complex geometries under water.
• Prototype, simulate submerged conditions in the lab, perform failure analyses, and iterate for manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with vendors to source materials and production partners; travel occasionally for field trials or work at restoration and manufacturing sites.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Reactor Components Upgrades in Field Engineering.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Robotics Engineering.
• 7–10 years in a robotics-focused organization with end-to-end product or system ownership.
• Deep mastery of micro-robotics at millimeter scales and underwater engineering, including pressure resistance and subsea constraints.

Legal and Work Authorization

Must be a U.S. Citizen or have permanent resident status (sponsorship not available).

Technical Proficiencies

• Bachelor's Degree
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Electrical Schematics
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Process Engineering
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience

Safety First

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay: base hourly range estimated at $75.00/hour to $100.00/hour, dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills.
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Take the Next Step

Learn more about WECTEC at . Explore and apply at careers.westinghousenuclear.com . Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media.

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