What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Engineer position at Stadler US?
Welding Engineer
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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!
Benefits
- Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing potential)
- Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
- 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
- Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
- Paid training / Career development
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Referral bonus program