Welding Engineer III
About The Position
Daikin Applied is seeking a Welding Engineer III to 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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Requirements
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
