Materials Welding Engineer – Failure Analysis & Optimization

PowerToFly; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins seeks a Materials Engineering Welding Specialist for our Columbus, IN area. The role focuses on leading welding analyses, material selection, and process validation to ensure robust product performance.

Responsibilities include establishing welding standards, providing SME guidance in development, coordinating cross‑BU welding expertise, and driving training to raise team capability. Strong problem solving and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM is required.
• Master's degree related to the discipline may be required for select roles.
• Licensing may be required for export controls or sanctions compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain welding standards across programs to ensure design intent and manufacturing needs.
• Provide early design guidance and SME support to prevent issues and ensure robust launches.
• Coordinate welding expertise across business units for cross‑functional solutions.
• Lead training and development to build welding proficiency across teams.
• Improve proactive welding issue identification and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Laser welding

Resistance joining

Welding standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering with a welding focus

Master's degree in a related discipline (preferred for select roles)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cummins seeks a Materials Engineering Welding Specialist for our Columbus, IN area. The role focuses on leading welding analyses, material selection, and process validation to ensure robust product performance.

Responsibilities include establishing welding standards, providing SME guidance in development, coordinating cross‑BU welding expertise, and driving training to raise team capability. Strong problem solving and communication are essential.