Welding Engineer

Stadler Deutschland GmbH

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience, specializing in MIG and TIG processes.
  • Welding qualification as either IWT/EWT or IWS/EWS preferred.
  • Experience with aluminum welding and knowledge of alloys, especially 5xxx and 6xxx series.
  • Familiarity with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 welding standards.
  • Proficient in 3D modeling software; CATIA V5 experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Level B Welding Technologist for Class 1 railway vehicle welds under EN 15085 standards.
  • Maintain facility welding certification as per EN 15085 requirements.
  • Oversee and approve welding activities at the Salt Lake City facility.
  • Review and validate welding-related drawings, specifications, and processes.
  • Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Qualification Records (WPQR) according to ISO 3834.
  • Define weld performance classes ensuring compliance to standards and requirements.
  • Support training and qualifications of welding personnel across the facility.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced welding technologies in a leading manufacturing environment.
  • Collaborative team culture with cross-functional roles, enhancing professional growth.
  • Exposure to international standards and practices within the railway sector.
  • Potential to engage in continuous learning and improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT

The Welding Engineer will serve as a welding subject matter expert by supporting all welding operations across the site while maintaining certification standards in accordance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical welding expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Activities
• Serve as Level B Welding Technologist for Class 1 railway vehicle welds in accordance with EN 15085.
• Obtain and maintain facility welding certification according to EN 15085.
• Provide technical oversight and approval for welding activities across the Salt Lake City facility.
• Review and approve welding-related drawings, specifications, designs, and processes.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) in accordance with ISO 3834.
• Define weld performance classes and ensure compliance with applicable welding standards and product requirements.
• Support training, qualification, and technical instruction for welding personnel.
• Assess welder/operator qualifications and support qualification planning.
Coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities including VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT inspections.
• Review inspection and quality reports to ensure compliance and product integrity.
• Support evaluation and approval of subcontractors for welding fabrication activities.
• Assist in defining material requirements, inspections, testing standards, and welding equipment suitability.
• Identify, manage, and support selection of welding consumables.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
• High School diploma, or GED is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience, including MIG and TIG welding processes
• Welding qualification according to Doc. IAB-252/EWF-416:
• International Welding Technologist (IWT) or European Welding Technologist (EWT) preferred
• Alternatively, International Welding Specialist (IWS) or European Welding Specialist (EWS) with demonstrated comprehensive technical expertise
• Aluminum welding experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, particularly 5xxx and 6xxx series materials
• Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 3834, and railway welding standards
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software; CATIA V5 experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in an international working environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written). German is a plus!

YOUR BENEFITS

YOUR CONTACT PERSON

Jennifer Hood
Talent Acquisition Partner I

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