Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking experienced Senior Metallurgists and Welding Inspectors for a remote, contractor role. You will evaluate materials, welds, coatings, and LPBF AM components for AI training, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in metallography, welding inspection, and coating assessment, with strong knowledge of AMS/ASTM/AWS/NADCAP/NACE/AMPP/SSPC standards and AWS CWI certification preferred. Excellent communication and independent work skills required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years evaluating micrographs, welds, coatings or AM components.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM/AMS/AWS/NADCAP/NACE/AMPP/SSPC standards.
• AWS CWI certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in metallography, heat treatment, welding inspection, and coating.
• Knowledge of LPBF additive manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Metallographic eval

Welding inspection

LPBF AM knowledge

Standards knowledge

Tech documentation

Remote work ability

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