Design Weld Engineer - New Berlin, WI

Job Description

Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services is seeking a Design Weld Engineer to serve as the technical authority bridging engineering design and fabrication execution. This role is responsible for defining welding requirements, including procedure selection, base material compatibility, and nondestructive examination strategies, ensuring designs are code-compliant, manufacturable, and optimized for performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, select, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) aligned with design intent and applicable codes.
• Own Engineering responsibilities for welding design and criteria, including:
• Selecting Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), base metal selection, and selection of NDE methods and examination frequency
• Serving as the technical bridge between engineering and manufacturing, ensuring weld designs are manufacturable, code-compliant, and optimized for performance and cost.
• Collaborating with structural and mechanical engineers to integrate welding requirements into design packages and 3D models (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and models to ensure correct application of weld symbols, joint details, and inspection criteria.
• Leading failure analysis and root cause investigations for weld-related issues and implementing design-based corrective actions.
• Providing technical guidance to production, quality, and project teams on welding best practices and constraints.
• Supporting audits, customer reviews, and technical evaluations as the subject matter expert for welding design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Welding, Mechanical, Materials, or related); PE preferred for upper-tier candidates.
• 10+ years of experience in heavy fabrication or industrial equipment design.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, ISO (3834), ASME Section IX, AISC, and related welding and structural codes.
• Experience with weld design, metallurgy, and inspection method selection (UT, RT, MT, PT).
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and 3D modeling tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to define technical requirements that downstream Quality functions will execute and verify.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!
• Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
• Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

About the company:

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

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