Robotic Welding Specialist – Nuclear & Automation

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Flexible schedules

Employee Referral Program

Educational Refund Plan

Professional Development

Wellness programs

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

BWXT Canada Ltd. in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking an Automated Welding Specialist to advance automated welding processes for large nuclear components.

You will program robotics, develop procedures, and ensure quality through process control, collaborating with Weld Engineers and Operators. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing or heavy industry, with strong knowledge of automation, welding equipment, and related codes.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in engineering, welding and robotics, materials, mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience; experience in power generation, nuclear, or heavy manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of automated welding processes, systems, and equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, IX, III, CWB W47.1/47.2, CSA W59, and AWS D1.1/D1.6 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop welding procedures and program robotic and automated welding systems for large nuclear components.
• Lead R&D efforts to create first-of-a-kind welding processes and equipment solutions, including preparing summary reports.
• Write technical specifications for purchasing manual and automated welding equipment.
• Maintain process control during critical welding activities to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide hands-on production support to meet quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with Welding Engineers and Operators to establish welding parameters, joint designs, and consumable selections for ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Oversee welding operations involved in creating Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Train and support welders, machine operators, and robotic operators.
• Maintain regular shop-floor presence to monitor, verify, and guide in-process welding activities.
• Ensure welders and operators follow correct procedures and approved processes.
• Review and verify weld data, inspection results, and quality records.
• Support and develop tooling solutions for both manual and automated welding applications.
• Identify and report welding-related issues, including equipment, tooling, and human performance concerns.
• Assist with emergent welding needs and problem-solving as they arise.
• Interpret customer drawings, codes, standards, and technical procedures.
• Manage welder and operator qualifications when required.

Skills

Automated welding

Welding programming

Robotics

Materials knowledge

NDE knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or college diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

BWXT Canada Ltd. in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking an Automated Welding Specialist to advance automated welding processes for large nuclear components.

You will program robotics, develop procedures, and ensure quality through process control, collaborating with Weld Engineers and Operators. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing or heavy industry, with strong knowledge of automation, welding equipment, and related codes.