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Weld Engineer

Actalent
New Berlin, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 3/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Job Title: Weld EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Weld Engineer to design and develop welding procedures and specifications. The ideal candidate will select appropriate welding techniques, equipment, and materials, inspect welded components for quality and compliance, and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams. You will troubleshoot welding defects and recommend improvements while maintaining documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop welding procedures and specifications.
  • Select appropriate welding techniques, equipment, and materials.
  • Inspect welded components for quality and compliance.
  • Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams.
  • Troubleshoot welding defects and recommend improvements.
  • Maintain documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance.
Essential Skills
  • Strong knowledge of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding engineering.
  • Understanding of metallurgy and proficiency with CAD tools.
  • Familiarity with AWS standards.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Certifications such as CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or CWEng (Certified Welding Engineer) are highly valued.
Work Environment

This position is based in New Berlin with an office on-site at a facility in Waukesha. The work environment is collaborative, requiring interaction with various teams across the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Berlin, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83.25 - $99.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $83 - $100

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