Senior Metallurgist — Remote, AI-Driven Materials Expert

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a seasoned metallurgical and welding-inspection expert to train AI systems for advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. You will evaluate real-world cases, make defensible accept or reject decisions, and provide the reasoning needed to improve model performance.

This remote contract favors US-based candidates, with hourly pay of $80 to $130. You will apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards across metal samples, welds, coatings, and LPBF builds, delivering clear

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with micrographs, weld macros, and coatings.
• Deep knowledge of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, SSPC standards.
• Experience evaluating LPBF builds and related defect mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptability and standards conformance.
• Analyze heat-treatment processes and perform acceptance reviews per AMS/ASTM.
• Assess weld quality using macro-etch data and CWI criteria.
• Conduct coating inspections per NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols.
• Review LPBF/additive-manufacturing defects using build and cross-sectional data.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to support accept/reject decisions.
• Apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards across metal samples and builds.

Skills

Metallurgical analysis

Weld inspection

LPBF defect analysis

Heat-treatment evaluation

Coating assessment

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Education

AWS CWI credential

Metallurgical certification

Job description

SaidGig is seeking a seasoned metallurgical and welding-inspection expert to train AI systems for advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. You will evaluate real-world cases, make defensible accept or reject decisions, and provide the reasoning needed to improve model performance.

This remote contract favors US-based candidates, with hourly pay of $80 to $130. You will apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards across metal samples, welds, coatings, and LPBF builds, delivering clear