Welding Engineer

About the role

Saronic Technologies seeks a Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) to support our Gulf Coast shipyard operations. The ideal candidate will oversee welding engineering activities, develop and qualify welding procedures, and integrate new welding technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify WPS/PQRs for aluminum (5xxx/6xxx series), CuNi piping, carbon steel, and stainless steel applications
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams using GMAW (MIG), FCAW, GTAW (TIG), and SMAW processes
• Oversee welding of marine piping systems, including copper-nickel (CuNi 90/10, 70/30), ensuring corrosion resistance and proper procedures
• Address distortion control and heat input challenges specific to aluminum structures
• Support inspection and QA teams with weld acceptance criteria and NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT)
• Troubleshoot weld discontinuities across dissimilar metals and varied environments
• Cook with coordination with engineering, planning, and production to improve weld efficiency and reduce rework
• Maintain documentation for ABS/classification society and customer audits
• Train and mentor welders on aluminum techniques, cleanliness standards, and alloy-specific procedures

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) through American Welding Society
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, offshore fabrication, or heavy industry
• Demonstrated expertise in aluminum welding and distortion mitigation
• Experience with copper-nickel systems, including marine service applications
• Strong working knowledge of carbon steel and stainless steel welding procedures
• Experience with NDT methods and weld inspection requirements
• Experience in AWS D1.1, ABS & Mil Std 248 codes

Qualifications

• Practical experience and knowledge in basic welding processes; FCAW, SMAW, SAW, EGW, GTAW, GMAW
• Experience with AWS D1.2 for aluminum, AWS D1.1 for steel, ASME Section IX, ABS rules
• Experience with dissimilar metal welding and transition joints
• Leadership or supervisory experience in welding operations
• Led or participated in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects
• Bachelor's or Master's in Welding Engineering or related discipline
• NDE Level 2 experience preferred

Skills

• Technical report writing
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Training and mentoring
• Inspection and QA
• Welding process development
• Code and standard understanding

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Free Lunch Benefit
• Unlimited Free Drinks and Snacks