Principal Engineer (Nondestructive Testing)

Job Functions

• Partner with suppliers to develop and implement NDE inspection processes for cast austenitic stainless‑steel housings, including method selection, calibration, acceptance criteria, validation, and documentation.
• Review and enhance NDE processes for low‑carbon steel welds, including acceptance criteria and documentation.
• Evaluate and improve NDE inspection processes across manufacturing plants for cast compressor housings, cast/forged/brazed impellers, stub‑shafts, endcaps, and other critical components.
• Review and update NDE inspection notes on new and legacy engineering drawings to ensure technical necessity, accuracy, and consistency across documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers and Solar’s Supply Chain organization to implement process improvements.
• Review supplier NDE results to accept or reject non‑conforming parts, identify process gaps, and drive corrective actions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum of eight years of direct work experience in non‑destructive testing.
• Practical experience with contact and immersion Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, MPI, FPI, and LPI.
• Familiarity with UT beam‑tool simulation for scan‑plan design and validation.
• Working knowledge of ASTM and ASME NDE standards on UT, RT, MPI, FPI and LPI.
• Strong theoretical understanding of ultrasonic and radiographic testing.
• Understanding of defect types and failure mechanisms in steels and alloys, including carbon and low‑alloy steels, austenitic and martensitic stainless steels, nickel alloys, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
• Four years of direct NDE work experience.
• Deep knowledge of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing.
• Experience with linear accelerators and computed tomography (CT).
• Familiarity with steel and alloy manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with welding and brazing processes.
• Experience performing stress analysis using Ansys.

Pay

$120,600.00 - $180,900.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.