Welding Process Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

We are seeking a professional, innovative and detail-oriented individual for our Welding Process Engineer position within our Vertical Integration Division. If you are looking for a welding engineering role supporting new manufacturing initiatives, working to military specifications, and leading cross-functional projects in pursuit of problem solving in world class manufacturing facilities, then this position could be for you! Expected Job Duties: Provide welding engineering support to design, fabrication, and support teams Specify, develop, implement, and sustain welding and welding-related processes Improve quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of welding processes in accordance with strategic objectives Apply problem solving skills to identify root cause Evaluate new equipment and processes Interpret results and provide recommendations to management This job might be for you if you are a US Citizen and if: You have a B.S. in Welding Engineering or related technical field You are knowledgeable in welding metallurgy and GTAW and GMAW processes You have strong problem-solving skills and can effectively manage projects You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills You are quick to learn new skills and open to taking on new responsibilities You enjoy working in a team environment You may be a stronger fit for this position if: You have experience developing and supporting welding processes in a manufacturing environment You have extensive experience working in accordance with standards/specifications, especially military or aerospace specifications You have a working knowledge of NDT processes You have hands-on experience with welding and fabrication processes Physical Requirements Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 40 pounds frequently Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours Vision correctable to 20/30 or better Differentiate color Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Pay Range Information: New hires generally start between $97,700 - $144,400 annually. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• B.S. in Welding Engineering or related technical field
• Knowledgeable in welding metallurgy and GTAW and GMAW processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and can effectively manage projects
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Quick to learn new skills and open to taking on new responsibilities
• Enjoy working in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and supporting welding processes in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience working in accordance with standards/specifications, especially military or aerospace specifications
• Working knowledge of NDT processes
• Hands-on experience with welding and fabrication processes

Responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering support to design, fabrication, and support teams
• Specify, develop, implement, and sustain welding and welding-related processes
• Improve quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of welding processes in accordance with strategic objectives
• Apply problem solving skills to identify root cause
• Evaluate new equipment and processes
• Interpret results and provide recommendations to management

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.
• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• We’re 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees