Materials Engineer- Welding/Research

A. O. Smith Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in water heating technologies seeks a Materials Engineer specializing in welding and brazing. Based in Milwaukee, the role involves researching innovative metal joining techniques, supporting global manufacturing initiatives, and improving process efficiency. Applicants must hold advanced degrees and possess significant experience in welding engineering.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance towards education

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in welding engineering.
• Strong research and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in traditional welding and emerging technologies.
• Lead development of brazing capabilities across the organization.
• Advise on welding process improvements for production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Welding Engineering

Job description

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Date: Jun 4, 2025

Location(s):

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53224

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Company / Location Information

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee

Job Segment: Materials Engineer, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Materials Science, Engineering, Research, Science

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Research

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