Senior Metallurgist & Welding Inspector — Remote

YO AI Labs; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist/Welding Inspector for a remote US-based role. The candidate will evaluate metallographic microstructures, heat treatment, weld quality, coatings, and LPBF defects for AI training components and materials. AI experience is not required.

The position emphasizes independent work, strong knowledge of relevant standards (AMS, ASTM, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, SSPC), and precise documentation of technical decisions. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience evaluating microstructures, 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 assessment.
• Knowledge of LPBF additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptance.
• Review heat treatment per AMS 2750 and ASTM E112.
• Assess weld quality with macro etch and CWI criteria.
• Perform coating inspections per NACE/AMPP and SSPC.
• Disposition LPBF additive manufacturing defects.
• Document decisions with clear technical reasoning.

Skills

Metallographic Microstructure Eval

Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750)

Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance

Coating Inspection (NACE/AMPP, SSPC)

LPBF Additive Manufacturing Defect Dis

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist/Welding Inspector for a remote US-based role. The candidate will evaluate metallographic microstructures, heat treatment, weld quality, coatings, and LPBF defects for AI training components and materials. AI experience is not required.

The position emphasizes independent work, strong knowledge of relevant standards (AMS, ASTM, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, SSPC), and precise documentation of technical decisions. Remote work is supported.