Electron Beam Welding Engineer – Precision Process Leader

Fm Industries; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Program

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

FM Industries, a premier manufacturing solutions provider, seeks an Electron Beam Weld Engineer to drive welding process development, EB welding optimization, and weldment testing. You will establish Welding Procedure Specifications, improve processes, and support production with best practices and technical expertise.

The role demands hands-on EB welding, fixture design, and strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of EB welding experience.
• CWI certification required (minimum 1 year).
• Experience with CNC machining, including programming and up to 5-axis machining.
• Hands-on aluminum welding experience and knowledge of aluminum oxidation.
• Weld development experience and cross-section evaluation knowledge.
• Ability to read shop drawings and navigate SolidWorks drawings.
• SolidWorks CAD/CAM knowledge and willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience with SPC, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; related industry experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize EB welding designs, processes, and parameters.
• Support weld fixtures and tooling development.
• Create and document welding procedures and production best practices.
• Inspect welded assemblies for AWS, AMS, ANSI and customer specs.
• Investigate defects and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate welding qualification testing and interpret mechanical/NDE results.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams on welding techniques and requirements.
• Analyze production data and propose process improvements to boost quality and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with EH&S regulations and company policies.
• Participate in JSA, MOC, and safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EB Welding

CWI Certification

SolidWorks

CNC Machining

Aluminum Welding

Shop Drawings

G-code

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

Problem Solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

G-code

Job description

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Tempe, AZ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5436

WHAT CAN BE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• PTO Program
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

  GET TO KNOW US:

  FM Industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider serving the semiconductor capital equipment market. Our core capabilities include build-to-print manufacturing, precision machining, anodization, and engineered thermal spray coatings.

  With locations in Northern California and Phoenix, Arizona, FM Industries has been a proud member of NGK Insulators, Ltd. since 2002. Our partnership with NGKprovides a collaborative environment that supports innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

  At FM Industries, we foster a culture that empowers employees to do their best work while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and advance their careers.

  SUMMARY OF POSITION:

  FM Industries is seeking a highly skilledElectron Beam Weld Engineer to support welding process development, prototyping, and weldment testing. This role is responsible for establishing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), optimizing Electron Beam (EB) welding processes, and supporting production operations through best practices, process improvements, and technical expertise.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Develop, qualify, and optimize high-precision Electron Beam (EB) welding designs, processes, and parameters
  • Support the design and development of weld fixtures and tooling
  • Create and document welding procedures, standards, and production best practices
  • Inspect welded assemblies to verify compliance with AWS, AMS, ANSI, customer, and internal specifications
  • Investigate welding defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Coordinate welding qualification testing and interpret mechanical testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) results
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing engineers, welders, and production teams on welding techniques and process requirements
  • Analyze production data and recommend process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency
  • Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, company policies, and safe work practices
  • Participate in job safety analyses (JSA), management of change (MOC) activities, and other safety initiatives
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • 2 to 5 years of accomplished Electron Beam (EB) welding experience.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • CNC machining experience, including machine operation and programming utilizing G-code, conversational programming, and up to 5-axis machining
  • Hands-on Aluminum welding experience and strong understanding of Aluminum oxidation.
  • Must have weld development experience and cross section evaluation knowledge
  • Read and understand shop drawings and navigate SolidWorks drawing files
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks, CAD/CAM knowledge or ability to learn quickly
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques
  • Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Exceptional attention to details
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and training skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred
  • Semiconductor, Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device, Automotive, Oil & Gas industry manufacturing experience preferred

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

  • Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, using hands to finger, handle, or feel parts; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear instructions
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to differentiate shades to identify defects

  WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

  • Generally low noise levels in office areas
  • Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels and moving mechanical equipment in production areas

  CULTURE:

  At FM Industries, our success is powered by our people and our technology. We are committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative workplace where employees are empowered to contribute innovative solutions, drive continuous improvement, and achieve their professional goals.

  FM Industries Values:

  • CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
  • SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
  • INTEGRITY- Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
  • QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
  • ACCOUNTABILITY- Taking ownership of our words, actions and results

  Give us your best and we'll give you ours!!