Materials and Process Engineering

Liburdi Group of Companies; Dundas; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liburdi Turbine Services is seeking a full-time Materials and Process Engineer to oversee robotic welding automation, conduct metallurgical analyses and optimize fabrication processes. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with strict specifications and to drive continuous improvement.

The position includes designing and optimizing welding programs, assisting with technicians, and performing microstructure analysis and mechanical testing.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in welding engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering or automation engineering is required.
• Interest in materials and welding metallurgy required.
• Welding experience beneficial.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, welding fabrication and quality control an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee robotic welding automation programs and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Develop welding automated robot programs and optimize existing ones.
• Support welding technicians with robot program writing, machine setup and procedural guidance.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors and project teams to implement welding procedures.
• Perform metallurgical sample prep, optical microscopy and microstructure analysis.
• Design experiments, collect data and perform mechanical testing on materials.

Skills

Project driven

Attention to detail

Customer service

Can-do attitude

Independence

Communication

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Welding/Mechanical/Materials/Automation)

Welding metallurgy interest

Job description

We are currently seeking a candidate for the role of full-time Materials and Process Engineering to oversee robotic welding automation, conduct metallurgical and microstructure analyses, and collaborate across teams to optimize fabrication processes and ensure compliance with strict technical specifications. The hours will typically be in the office Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Base salary:$65,000 - $75,000 / year

Date Posted: July 28, 2026

Typical Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Ensures welding fabrications are in compliance with standard welding engineering practices and applicable customer specifications
• Develop welding automated robot programs
• Review and optimize existing welding robot programs
• Support welding technicians with welding robot programs writing
• Support welding technicians with machine setup
• Provides technical expertise and solutions within the scope of the project requirements such as specifications, welding requirements and project information
• Collaborate with customers, vendors and project team (PM, QA) to ensure implementation of welding procedures and practices
• Oversee progress to ensure execution is performed according to the welding specifications
• Provide welding processes support and suggest ways to improve and optimize them
• Metallurgical sample preparation
• Optical Microscopy
• Microstructure analysis
• Defect analysis
• Assisting with various projects as requested
• Observing and assisting with shop floor and hands-on tasks
• Design of experiments
• Data collection and analysis
• Mechanical testing of materials

Key Skill Requirements:

• Solutions focused, organized, and project driven
• High attention to detail
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Internal drive and a "can do" attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and high demands
• Ability to take a leadership role where required

Key Experience/Education:

• College Degree or University Degree in welding engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering or automation engineering is required
• Interest in materials and welding metallurgy required
• Welding experience beneficial
• Working knowledge of welding processes, welding fabrication and quality control an asset
• Knowledge of scanning electron microscopy an asset
• Basic understanding of titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys and/or cobalt-based alloys microstructures an asset
• Basic understanding of weld defect generation an asset
• Multiple language skills an asset

Disclaimers:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Successful candidates are required to pass a standard reference check. Liburdi is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This position may be subject to successful completion of security screening prior to the first day of employment.

The individual compensation paid within the posted salary range is determined based on several factors, including total years of experience, relevant industry experience, qualifications (education, skills), and professional designations.

Liburdi does not use AI to sort, screen or assess potential applicants.

Company Description

Liburdi Turbine Services is a leading provider of advanced repair and life extension technologies for high-performance turbine components used in the power generation and aerospace industries. With over four decades of innovation and technical excellence, Liburdi is globally recognized for its expertise in metallurgical engineering, precision welding, and turbine component refurbishment.

A cornerstone of Liburdi’s technological leadership is its proprietary Liburdi Automated Welding Systems. These systems provide high-precision, computer-controlled welding capabilities used in additive repair and joining applications on complex turbine and aero engine components. Designed and developed in-house, Liburdi’s automated welding platforms offer exceptional control, repeatability, and metallurgical integrity while minimizing heat input and distortion. The company offers firm opportunities for career growth in an attractive but yet challenging technical environment.