Senior Metallurgist - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector for a remote contract role. You will evaluate metallographic microstructures, review heat treatment per AMS 2750 and E112, and assess welds to ensure compliance.

You will inspect coatings per NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards, review LPBF defects, and document results with clear technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions. The role emphasizes independent remote work and rigorous quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years evaluating micrographs, welds, coatings, or additive manufacturing components.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.
• Current or previous AWS CWI certification or equivalent.
• Experience in metallography, heat treatment, welding inspection, and coating assessment.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing, particularly LPBF.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptance and compliance.
• Review heat treatment processes according to AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related standards.
• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and CWI acceptance criteria.
• Conduct coating inspections based on NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards.
• Review and disposition LPBF additive manufacturing defects.
• Provide clear documentation and technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions.
• Apply relevant ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.

Skills

Metallography

Heat Treatment

Weld Inspection

Coating Inspection

LPBF Defects

Job description

Role Title: Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (US-based preferred)

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced Senior Metallurgists and Welding Inspectors to support a project in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. You’ll apply your expertise to evaluate materials, welds, coatings, and additive manufacturing components for AI training. AI experience is not required.

Scope of Work

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptance and compliance.

• Review heat treatment processes according to AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related standards.

• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and CWI acceptance criteria.

• Conduct coating inspections based on NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards.

• Review and disposition LPBF additive manufacturing defects.

• Provide clear documentation and technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions.

• Apply relevant ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience evaluating micrographs, welds, coatings, or additive manufacturing components.

• Strong knowledge of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.

• Current or previous AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent.

• Experience in metallography, heat treatment, welding inspection, and coating assessment.

• Knowledge of additive manufacturing, particularly laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and technical decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Required Skills

• Metallographic Microstructure Evaluation

• Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750, ASTM E112)

• Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance

• Coating Inspection (NACE/AMPP, SSPC)

• Additive Manufacturing (LPBF) Defect Disposition