DESCRIPTION: (Including but not limited to)
The Materials & Welding Engineer is responsible for specification of materials & heat treatments, laboratory analysis, root cause analysis, design, development & qualification of welding processes and qualification of welders. The materials applications are primarily nickel & cobalt superalloys as well as stainless, alloy and carbon steels.
KEY FUNCTIONS- Specify materials and heat treatments for repair and for new product manufacture.
- Conduct laboratory analysis for material identification, coatings condition, degradation and failure reporting.
- Review & advise on technical & customer-specific requirements.
- Participate in technical discussions with customers, engineers & leadership.
- Write & review material specification documents.
- Specify weld materials, parameters and heat treatments for GMAW, GTAW, Submerged Arc, Electron Beam and Laser welding.
- Write WPS, PQR and other process control procedures and specifications.
- Qualification of welders.
- Specify and source welding and laboratory equipment.
- Provide approval dispositions for thermal coating production samples.
*This job description is a summary of the primary job scope and should not be assumed as an all-inclusive description.*
WORK QUALIFICATIONS:Required:- Knowledge of nickel & cobalt superalloy metallurgy.
- Knowledge of nickel superalloy welding & brazing processes.
- Knowledge of stainless, carbon & alloy steel welding and heat treatment.
- Experience with nickel forgings and castings, including directionally solidified and single crystal.
- Experience with protective coatings for gas turbine components.
Preferred:- 5 years in Gas Turbine industry.
- Knowledge of protective coatings for gas turbine components.
- Experience with cast, forged & fabricated gas turbine components and rotors.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Required:- The candidate must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Engineering from an accredited university.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the role.
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time or until the end of the assigned shift.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. safely and properly, as needed throughout the assigned shift with or without assistance.
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, crouch, balance, and push/pull.
