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

Role Title: Senior Metallurgist / Welding InspectorRole Type: ContractorLocation: Remote (US-based preferred)

Job SummaryWe 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

Originally posted on Himalayas