What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Engineer III position at Daikin Applied?
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Daikin Applied is seeking aWelding Engineer III. The Welding Engineer will drive excellence in welding processes, quality assurance, and system design. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects that require advanced mechanical knowledge, innovative problem-solving skills, and a passion for engineering. The Welding Engineer will lead efforts to ensure design compliance with industry standards (including ASME) and support manufacturing operations with technical expertise.
You will evaluate product and workmanship requirements and review designs and engineering specifications while ensuring on-time delivery of our metal fabricated products. Each pressure vessel that we build will have its own mechanical and quality requirements, and you will ensure that each particular set of weld requirements is adhered to during product design and engineering lab modifications.
This position includes hands-on weld repair and modification work of prototypes for required engineering lab weld modifications to support product development testing. Required to pass periodic welding tests and qualifications in compliance with qualification procedures.
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Location: Staunton, VA (On-site)
Your Responsibilities:
Maintain full compliance with ASME Section IX, including material traceability and all welding related documentation requirements
Perform weld sizing calculations for new or modified designs
Write, review and monitor welding procedures and ASME/AWS code requirements to ensure alignment with company, customer, and regulatory specifications
Operate all welding equipment and create/read/interpret drawings, WPSs, and PQRs.
Demonstrate working knowledge of PT, MT, UT, and RT methods
Perform RT quality pipe welds and UT quality nozzle welds in all positions (including 6G) and applicable UT/RT weld repairs to ASME requirements
Prepare, maintain, and audit ASME quality records for both fabricated equipment and welding personnel, including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and continuity records
Perform visual and mechanical inspections in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications
Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, vendors, and office staff to resolve quality issues and support smooth production flow
Apply engineering expertise to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, and drive cost saving improvements
Ensure compliance with company safety programs and champion company quality objectives
Coordinate daily with department leads (Drafting, Processing, Pressure Vessel Welding, Pressure Piping, Structural Welding, etc.) to support project milestones
Complete and participate in the creation and review of deviations and ECOs as needed
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; OR significant equivalent experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or manufacturing
3 years of experience with quality systems, audits, procedures, and NDE/NDT methods
3 years of experience with hands on welding
5 years of experience in fabrication and/or manufacturing environments
Strong working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section IX and AWS codes
Knowledgeable in ASME inspection processes (incoming inspection, material certification, marking, and in process inspection)
Solid understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and welding processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including weld symbols and finish callouts
Ability to work with Authorized ASME Inspectors and present documentation for review and approval
Strong communication skills with the ability to present information and address questions from managers, departments, and customers
Proficiency with ERP and PLM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial fabrication, with heavy emphasis in welding processes and quality control
Minimum 5 years of experience with ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1 pressure vessels
Pressure Fabrications (ASME BVPC U, UM, R stamps/Pipe B31.3, B31.8, API 1104/Mechanical Fabrications)
Knowledgeable in FEA Processes and ANSYS
Practical ANSYS experience manipulating, modeling, and analyzing complex 3-D assemblies
Experience with optimization and DOE methods
Your Benefits:
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Multiple medical insurance plan options dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 - $147,400 10% bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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