Framatome

This junior-level engineering role focuses on supporting research, design, and consultancy projects involving fluid flow systems and mixing processes across both nuclear and non-nuclear sectors.About the entityFramatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.Your missionsWe are looking to recruit a Junior Process Engineer to work on a variety of projects relating to fluid flow systems, with a focus on mixing processes in both the nuclear and non-nuclear process sectors. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop his technical skills by working on a range of projects and through internal and external training.As part of the Process Engineering team in Framatome Ltd, your mission is to deliver high quality engineering output and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering research, design and consultancy projects for both internal and external clients in a safe and efficient manner.You will be a part of the Process Engineering team your daily responsibilities will include:– Working closely with peers, including those involved in mechanical and process design, simulations, and the manufacture, set-up and operation of test rigs,– Development of experimental test programmes and specification of key objectives,– Performing experimental test work in the in the laboratory, and analysing and interpreting the results,– Specify materials and equipment required for testing,– Presenting results/analysis to both peers and external clients,– Performing calculations relating to the design and operation of fluid systems,– Producing documentation , including detailed technical reports,– Carrying out team activities while adhering to project budgets and deadlines,– Contributing to technical project proposals and costings,– Contribute to the development of company quality and health and safety processes.The key outputs of the role will be:– Quality experimental data and associated analysis– Presentation of engineering deliverables to internal and external clients,– Technical reports,– Predictions of process performance and recommendations for potential improvements. You areYou will be a passionate engineer committed to excellence in both safety and quality, and eager to be part of a growing team. We are seeking the following skills:– A Masters or PhD in Process engineering or a related discipline. Experience working in industry or in a relevant post-graduate position is highly desirable,– Advanced knowledge of single and multiphase fluid mechanics, including mixing processes, and ideally with a strong understanding of fluid rheology,– Knowledge or experience of lab testing, data aquisition systems, programming, image or video analysis, and CFD are desirable but not essential.– Strong analytical ability, with experience in statistical analysis and interptration of data,– Excellent verbal and written communication skills,– Self motivated, well organised, and able to work at pace to deliver on time,– Driven to work safely and strive towards continual improvement in this area for themselves and across the business.

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Joining the Safety Engineering team, this graduate role focuses on building technical expertise across thermal-hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and nuclear reactor safety analysis.About the entityEnergise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear FutureFramatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.Your missionsWe are seeking a Graduate Thermohydraulic to join the Safety Engineering team at Framatome UK. This role is designed for a motivated graduate aiming to build expertise across thermal-hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and reactor safety analysis.The role will focus on:·          CFD modelling and simulation, supporting detailed fluid flow and heat transfer analysis within nuclear systems,·         And to system-level thermohydraulic safety analysis and reactor transient modelling.You will contribute to safety and design studies for current and future nuclear technologies (PWRs, EPRs, SMRs, and Generation IV reactors), combining high-fidelity CFD analysis with system-scale modelling tools.Key Activities:Under supervision and progressively increasing autonomy, you will:·         Build and run CFD models for fluid flow and heat transfer in nuclear systems·         Create meshes, set up simulations, and analyse results·         Perform parametric and sensitivity studies·         Support model validation and method development·         Develop system-level models using tools like CATHARE or RELAP·         Simulate reactor transients and analyse system behaviour·         Assess safety margins and key assumptions·         Contribute to technical reports and safety documentation·         Support validation and quality processes·         Collaborate with project teams and share knowledgeKey Outputs:You will contribute to the preparation of:·         CFD simulation models, results, and validation studies·         Thermohydraulic calculation files and transient analysis outputs·         Technical and safety analysis reports·         Sections of reactor safety cases·         Methodology notes and modelling guidelines·         Technical presentations (internal and external)You areEssential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:With a MSc or PhD in nuclear, fluid mechanics, thermal, or energy engineering. You will be a passionate engineer committed to excellence and eager to be part of a growing team. We are seeking the following skills:Strong foundation in fluid dynamics and heat transferExposure to CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+)Understanding of turbulence modelling, multiphase flow, and numerical methodsBasic knowledge of system codes (CATHARE, RELAP, TRACE, MANTA)Languages (level):English fluent (required)French – bonus

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