Special Process Expert - Welding

Alstom; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge welding tech

Global engineering expertise

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Alstom in Plattsburgh, NY seeks a Special Process Expert - Welding to design and implement advanced welding processes ensuring safety, reliability, and performance of rail solutions. You will collaborate across design, manufacturing, and quality to scale welding procedures.

The role emphasizes Six Sigma-driven continuous improvement, autonomy, and mentoring of operators with a focus on innovation in laser hybrid welding and robotics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of welding-related experience.
• Specialized expertise in welding as a Special Process Expert.
• Engineering degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• CWE or CWI certifications are a plus.
• Fluent in reading/writing/speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding procedures for scalability.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality to integrate welding solutions.
• Conduct process audits and root-cause analysis using Six Sigma methodologies.
• Introduce laser hybrid welding and automated robotic systems.
• Train teams on welding best practices, safety standards, and process documentation.

Skills

Specialized welding

Welding experience

English fluency

Autonomy & rigor

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

CWE

CWI

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

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Special Process Expert - Welding

Date: 29 Sept 2026

Location: Plattsburgh, NY, US

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for a passionate welding expert who thrives on precision, innovation, and collaboration. As part of our dedicated team in Plattsburgh, you will help design and implement advanced welding processes that ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our rail solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable mobility through technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Develop and optimize welding procedures to ensure scalability.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate welding solutions into complex vehicle structures.
• Ensure reliability through process audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive innovation by introducing new welding technologies such as laser hybrid welding and automated robotic systems.
• Promote knowledge sharing by training teams on welding best practices, safety standards, and process documentation.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Specialized expertise in welding as a Special Process Expert.
• Minimum 3 years of welding-related experience.
• Preferred certifications:
  • Certified Welding Engineer (CWE)
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Engineering degree preferred; experience may be considered in some cases as an alternative factor.
• Experience in industrial methods, industrial engineering, or relevant special process environments.
• Technical expertise rather than primarily hands-on production work.
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy, rigor, and professional judgment.
• Capability to train and mentor operators and other employees.
• Experience delivering classroom-style training and knowledge transfer.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Willingness to complete specialized training and obtain required qualification levels.

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of project delivery timelines and adherence to quality standards.
• Effective collaboration across engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Reduction in weld defects and process inefficiencies through proactive problem-solving.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Access to cutting-edge welding technologies and global engineering expertise.
• Contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on sustainable mobility worldwide.
• Continuous learning and career development through technical training and mentorship programs.

Salary Range

In accordance with New York State law, the anticipated salary range for this position is$70,000 – $90,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, and qualifications. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include bonuses, incentive pay, or other forms of compensation.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.