Welding Engineer

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Chromalox a Spirax-Sarco Engineering company, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. We do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else. 

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. 

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve an increasing number of global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. 

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world! 

The Role: 

As a Research & Development team member, the Welding Engineer is responsible for implementing new welding processes, equipment, and automation to increase the productivity and efficiency of new and existing production processes.    

Our Welding Engineer will collaborate with the Research & Development team to innovate and develop processes and equipment to progress new industrial heating technologies. They will support other functions within the plant, including Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and Quality Assurance.  

Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement new equipment and specialized tooling while utilizing automation where possible.  
• Perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.  
• Design welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements involving complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post-heating needs.  
• Collaborate with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure process controls for new and existing equipment and processes, including TPM, PM, and safe operation compliance.  
• Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; test welds for conformance with national code requirements; or test welding personnel for certification.  
• Study material flow and operations sequence; map process and conduct studies to maximize workflow and spatial utilization; monitor and work to improve efficiency and safe operations to meet customer quality and throughput needs.  
• Evaluate new developments in the welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.  
• Prepare technical reports for Research & Development.  

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering with Welding emphasis or related technical field is preferred.  
• 5+ years of experience in welding or related experience is required.  
• Proven working experience developing and implementing welding technologies into existing processes.  
• Proven working experience with manufacturing processes such as heavy equipment manufacturing, welding technology, systems and pressure vessels, materials technology, and manufacturing methods technology.  
• AWS and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications are preferred.  
• ASME Practical Welding Technology and Government Welding experience is preferred.  
• Knowledge of various computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.  
• Proven working experience presenting data findings to the broader organization (employees, managers, and industry peers) while communicating the next best steps for the business.  
• Proven working experience tracking and collecting data.