Certified Welding Engineer /Educator

As a Welding Engineer/ Welding Educator at EaglePicher, you will be a subject matter expert for welding at multiple manufacturing sites performing high-reliability resistance, fusion, and ultrasonic joining operations. Processes include gas-tungsten arc and laser beam fusion welding, micro resistance spot welding, brazing, and ultrasonic joining on a variety of challenging materials. You will provide input on new product designs as it relates to welding, develop, and qualify new welding processes, spec and implement equipment, support failure investigations, and conduct company-wide welding training and certification.

Tasks

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be the welding subject matter expert for multiple sites.
• Provide input on new product designs to ensure proper material selection, joint design, and welding requirements are defined early in the design process.
• Develop and qualify/validate new welding processes and welding procedures including tooling.
• Write technical reports documenting qualification of processes and procedures.
• Research, spec, implement, and qualify new welding methods and equipment.
• Help support complex weld-related failure investigations and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate and conduct welding training and certifications for multiple sites.
• Mentor and train other welding and manufacturing process engineers.
• Participate in audits of shop floor processes and improvement efforts.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

In Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering Technology discipline

Required/Preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering Technology discipline
• 7+ years of applicable experience
• Strong combination of welding knowledge with demonstrated practical hands-on experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance analysis and statistical qualification methodology
• Detail oriented with an analytical and structured approach to problem solving in a team environment
• Technical writing experience
• Proficient with Microsoft office software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• High energy and self-motivated with a passion for process improvement
• S. Citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)

Hiring Preferences:

• Advanced technical degree
• Certified Welding Engineer/ Educator through AWS CWI or SCWI.
• Experience with laser beam welding, resistance welding, ultrasonic welding, gas-tungsten arc welding, and brazing.
• Working experience with aerospace welding specifications AWS D17.1 (fusion) and D17.2 (resistance).
• Experience in manufacturing of high reliability Aerospace.
• Battery industry and process experience.
• Experienced with automated / robotic welding processes, including vision inspection.
• Strong machine programming skills for welding equipment such as lasers.

At EaglePicher, certain values shape and influence all of our decisions and actions. These core competencies are demonstrated by all employees and contribute directly to results related to: Safety, Job Knowledge & Quality of Work, Dependability & Attendance, Quantity of Work, and Attitude and Cooperation.

EMPLOYEE CORE COMPETENCIES

Safety Ensures safety of self and others through proper use of PPE, equipment, and work site. Follows safety protocols and processes. Handles and operates equipment in a careful manner. Keeps tools and equipment in working order and stores them properly. Keeps worksite neat and clear of hazards.

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work Understands job procedures, equipment and methods, and responsibilities. Understands the operation of all equipment on the job. Makes use of proper standards, work procedures, and new developments in the specialty area. Produces outstanding, neat, and accurate work. Conscientiously self-checks work. Errors are rare, minor, and not repeated. Does not compromise quality for quantity.

Dependability & Attendance Attends work as scheduled; gives proper advanced notice in case of absences and schedules vacation appropriately. Arrives and leaves at the proper time, uses breaks appropriately. Uses company time conscientiously. Can be counted on to complete assigned tasks.

Quantity of Work Maintains steady acceptable level of work output. Completes assigned work within acceptable timeframe. Increases work pace, if needed, so that deadlines can be met without compromising safety or quality. Organizes work to obtain high productivity.

Attitude and Cooperation Very good team worker. Gets along with most people including coworkers and leaders. Handles disagreements with restraint. Willingness to help others accomplish their objectives. Observes common courtesies, does not offend others. Offers solution-oriented approach to adversity. Maintains positive attitude and encourages continuous improvement.