Materials Engineer- Welding/Research

A. O. Smith Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Engineer specializing in Welding to join their innovative team. This role involves researching and developing cutting-edge metal joining technologies for water heating equipment. The ideal candidate will lead brazing development, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure quality assurance standards are met. With a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in a collaborative global environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Company-Sponsored Life Insurance

Retirement Security Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in welding engineering and manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in brazing techniques and development.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brazing capabilities across the organization.
• Conduct research on new welding and brazing methods.
• Develop training programs for welding techniques.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Brazing Techniques

Research and Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Abilities

Collaboration Skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Welding Engineering

Bachelor’s in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Date: May 6, 2025

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53224

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The Materials Engineer – Welding is a part of our Lloyd R. Smith Corporate Technology Center (CTC) Team in Milwaukee, WI. The CTC contains a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians with the purpose of researching and developing technologies on a 3-5 year time horizon. The Materials Engineer – Welding will be responsible for researching metal joining technologies for use in water heating equipment while supporting our global business units with process support and improvements, failure analysis, test method development, and design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise:Provide expert knowledge in traditional welding and brazing techniques and emerging technologies.
• Brazing Development:Lead the development and implementation of brazing capabilities across the organization.
• Research & Innovation:Conduct research on new welding and brazing methods, materials, and technologies to drive innovation.
• Process Improvement:Advise manufacturing plants on improvements to welding and brazing processes to optimize production efficiency and product quality.
• Training & Development:Develop and deliver training programs for welding and brazing techniques to ensure skill enhancement across the workforce.
• Quality Assurance:Ensure all welding and brazing processes meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance, to achieve organizational goals and troubleshoot challenges to quality, performance, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in welding engineering and manufacturing experience in both traditional and emerging technologies.
• Proven expertise in brazing techniques and development.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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