Welding Engineer I

Summary

Entry level position performing routine engineering functions on assigned projects or sub-projects of a general nature and limited scope by applying standard mathematical, physical science, and/or engineering technologies. Completes assignments with detailed instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Welding Engineering duties to support daily welding operations
• Applies technical engineering skillset to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, perform quality control functions, and drive cost savings
• Evaluates, applies and develops complex welding specifications in cooperation with the customer
• Develops robust and repeatable joining procedures for high precision components using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Electron Beam Welding (EBW), Laser Beam Welding (LBW), Resistance Welding, and Vacuum Furnace Brazing
• Presents technical reports and communicates technical directly to customer subject matter experts
• Writes weld qualification reports, weld procedure specifications, and work instructions

You Must Have

• US citizenship: in order to obtain and maintain US Dept of Energy "Q" level security clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree: in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Materials Joining Engineering from an ABET accredited program

We Value

• Graduate Degree: (Master's degree or PhD) in Welding, Metallurgical or Materials Joining Engineering or other equivalent field from an ABET accredited program/university
• Undergraduate Degree: in Metallurgical or Materials Joining Engineering in addition to a Welding Engineering (Technology / Joining) degree from an ABET accredited program/university
• Relevant experience: performing welding engineering or similar metal product processing; generally 2 or more years desired
• Research and development experience: in welding processes and/or welding metallurgy
• Technical understanding: of stainless-steel welding metallurgy
• Experience using and developing weld procedures: for EBW, LBW, GTAW, Resistance Welding, and/or Furnace Processes
• Strong desire: to drive advancements in welding technology and processes
• Ability: to quickly adapt to new processes and materials