Engineer II-Welding Engineer PFA & Plastics Process

Ultra Clean Technology; Penang; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to oversee qualification tests, review procedures and ensure client and code compliance. The role emphasizes mentoring welders, improving welding processes and leading system development for production welding.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in welding engineering, strong TIG and orbital welding skills, NDT certification and familiarity with ASME/B31.3, AWS, API and related standards, plus solid QA

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Welding/Quality Inspection or related.
• Strong knowledge of ASME and API/NACE codes is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in welding engineering in oil & gas or related sectors.
• Capable of leading teams and mentoring welders.
• Proficient with inspection and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and coordinate welding procedure qualification and welder qualification tests.
• Review supplier welding procedures, processes and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and applicable codes.
• Understand fabrication drawings, ASME, AWS and other codes.
• Provide mentorship and lead development of systems for production welding.
• Respond to client and vendor technical queries.
• Perform gap analysis of welding standards.
• Record welder qualifications and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Welding processes

TIG welding

Orbital welding

NDT Level II

Quality inspection

Education

Diploma/Advance Diploma/Degree in Engineering Technology (Welding and Quality Inspection)

CSWIP or AWS-CWI certification

Tools

MS Office

SolidWorks

Welding equipment handling

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success - join us today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares, manage, coordinate welding procedure qualification and welder qualification tests meeting project requirements.
• Review supplier welding procedures, processes, and documentation.
• Ensure that manufacturers comply with Clients requirements and applicable International rules, codes, standards and procedures.
• Reviews the Client technical documentation and all relevant legislation, standards and codes requirements
• Understand fabrication drawings, drawing and NDT symbols.
• Understand requirements of codes of construction such as ASME Sec IX, AWS D1.1, ASME B31.3, DNV OS F101 etc.
• Understand the causes of occurrence of weld defects including distortion and advise ways to eliminate them.
• Understand the operation of welding equipment and troubleshoot simple problems.
• Using various welding gauges, contact thermocouples, ferrite meter, clad thickness gauge to monitoring weld dimensions and quality.
• Motivate welders to achieve consistently good quality welds.
• Help identify location of defects in welds so that they can removed prior to repair.
• To record welders assignments in terms of qualifications on materials and processes, and ensure that code requirements are complied with.
• To advise ways to improve productivity and quality.
• To ensure that welding consumable storage meets industry norms, customer requirements company procedures or manufacturer recommendation as applicable.
• To ensure that welding consumable storage meets industry norms, customer requirements company procedures or manufacturer recommendation as applicable.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and support, as required, to other more junior team members.
• Lead the development of systems or procedures and delivery of excellence.
• Assist Welding Engineering Manager to identify, develop and improve tools, equipment or systems to enable effective product delivery.
• Evaluate lessons learned for similar projects and ensure improvements implemented to other projects.
• Establish and maintain procedures for production welding and welding personnel, to ensure compliance with specifications, processes, and heating requirements.
• Respond to Client and Vendor technical queries based on project or contract requirement.
• Provide technical support for technical clarifications and deviations.
• Perform Gap Analysis of relevant welding industries standard

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of welding processes (strong working knowledge of TIG, Orbital ), qualifications and related Industry Codes on welding
• Working knowledge of structural and material properties, e.g. carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and their application – Some experience of materials selection
• NDT Level II desirable in any two methods
• 6 years’ experience in welding engineering, structural fabrication, pressure vessel, quality, non-destructive examination for all types of oil and gas contracts
• Experience in oilfield equipment and knowledge in ASTM, ASME IX, API and NACE standards will be distinctly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to independently create and implement functional and cost-effective processes that meet complex specification requirements.
• General understanding of internal economic factors (cost, margins, profit impact of decisions) affecting assignment areas. Good oral and written communication skills
• Tact in dealing with welders to motivate for better performance.

Educational/Certification Requirement

• Diploma/Advance Diploma/Degree in Engineering Technology (Welding and Quality Inspection)
• Required weld certification to CSWIP or AWS-CWI
• Must have a strong foundation or familiarity with Welding Procedures / Terminology.
• Minimum 2 years welding experience in GMAW & GTAW Solid leadership skills, strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Computer especially with MS Office & Solidworks skills.

Experience Requirement: Work Experience

• 5 + years working in production environment as a Quality Engineer in the same and/or related industry
• Experience working in a welding is preferred
• Knowledge in Semi (Spec) Standard is an advantages

Management Experience N/A

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Criteria

Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and/or environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb, stoops, kneels, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks

Environmental Exposure

• Required to wear personal protective equipment
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.

Overnight Travel

• Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.