Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 7,761,000 - 15,522,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 seeks a Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector for a remote contractor role. You will evaluate microstructures, perform heat treatment reviews, assess weld quality, and contribute to coatings and LPBF defect analysis for AI training data.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of hands-on experience, AWS CWI certification, and strong communication skills to document decisions and support data-driven insights across international standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in metallography, welds, coatings, or LPBF
• Strong knowledge of US/intl standards (ASTM, AMS, NADCAP)
• Proven ability to interpret microstructures and provide data-driven decisions

Responsibilities

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptability
• Analyze heat treatment per AMS 2750 and ASTM E112
• Assess weld quality with macro etch and CWI criteria
• Perform coating inspections per NACE/AMPP/SSPC
• Review LPBF defects and disposition decisions
• Provide clear feedback to support AI model training

Skills

Metallography analysis

Weld inspection

LPBF additive

NDE/NDT methods

Technical reporting

Education

AWS CWI Certification

Tools

LPBF equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionRole Title: Senior Metallurgist / Welding InspectorRole Type: ContractorLocation: Remote (US based preferred)micro1 is engaging expert Senior Metallurgists and Welding Inspectors to participate in a high-impact project for a customer in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

Scope of WorkEvaluate and interpret metallographic microstructures to determine material acceptability and conformance to standards.Conduct heat treatment process analysis and acceptance reviews in accordance with AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related US specifications.Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and apply CWI acceptance criteria to real-world case studies.Perform coating inspection tasks aligned with NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols, ensuring surface integrity and protection requirements are met.Review and disposition additive manufacturing (LPBF) defects based on detailed build and cross-sectional data.Provide clear, well-documented written and verbal feedback on accept/reject decisions, supporting data-driven insights for AI model training.Reference and apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards to a variety of metal samples, weldments, coatings, and AM builds.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred QualificationsAt least 8 years of hands-on experience making high-stakes accept/reject calls on micrographs, weld macros, fracture surfaces, coatings, or LPBF additive builds.Advanced knowledge of US and international standards including ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC.Current or prior AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials, or equivalent metallurgical certification.Proven experience in metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, weld inspection, and industrial coating assessment.Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes, especially laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and associated defect mechanisms.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to explain technical reasoning clearly.Experience in remote or digital project collaboration, with strong self-direction and accountability for deliverables.