Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as a Welding Engineer:

• Improving existing welding operations and developing new welding processes and applications.
• Manages projects to achieve company objectives through proposal, scoping, execution and reporting phases.
• Works with production welding engineers and shop floor personnel to understand existing processes.
• Works with customer representatives to understand and achieve project goals.
• Proposes and investigates new welding techniques or joint designs to meet program objectives.
• Investigaes modifications to existing welding processes to improve process margin.
• Programs CNC welding equipment.
• Prepares welding procedures, drawings, and electronic shop floor routing documents.
• Prepares customer submittals to gain approval and transmit information through formal and informal channels.
• Operates welding equipment on a limited basis for development purposes only.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Joining Engineering, or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3D modeling skills with a willingness to learn Siemens Solid Edge.
• Familiarity with nondestructive and destructive methods for weld quality.
• Experience with GTAW, Laser and Electron Beam welding.
• Metal additive manufacturing experience (especially laser power bed fusion, electron beam DED, or binder-job is beneficial.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay: $65,370 - $121,410