Weld Engineer

Averro; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

PTO

Paid holidays

Legal insurance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Weld Engineer in Bellevue, WA to support the Materials Development and Qualification team. You will develop weld processes and interface with suppliers to enable manufacturing of advanced reactor components for sodium cooled fast reactors.

The role covers lab testing through production process development and license-ready designs. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of related experience (MS accepted) in welding engineering, metallurgy, and high-temperature materials, with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or 2 years with an M.S. degree.
• Degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with weld engineering for new design and weld methods for complex components.
• Understanding of metallurgy and welding effects on high-temperature systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop weld designs, specifications, and processes for reactor components.
• Provide welding configuration, geometry and methods guidance for projects.
• Inform materials tests to validate models of weld performance and material behavior.
• Analyze test data and generate reports documenting new knowledge for reactor design.

Skills

Welding engineering

Materials science

Metallurgy

Education

B.S. in Materials Science/Engineering

B.S. in Welding Engineering

M.S. in Materials Science/Engineering

ASME NQA-1 knowledge

ASME Section IX knowledge

Job description

EXTENSION/CONVERSION: Eligible BENEFITS: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Our advanced nuclear client is seeking a highly motivated Weld Engineer to support the engineering efforts of the Materials Development and Qualification team. This role will work as part of a high functioning team of engineers focused on weld processes, supply chain development and supplier qualification for next generation material and components for sodium cooled fast reactors. You will be responsible for a wide range of weld development activities ranging from fundamental laboratory testing to development of a manufacturing process for advanced reactor components. A primary function of this role will be to use fundamental metallurgical principles and weld engineering requirements definition to inform the development of a manufacturing process in conjunction with external suppliers. Interface with various project teams to provide welding configuration, geometry and methods guidance for reactor development programs Use fundamental welding engineering principles to develop weld designs, specifications, and processes for reactor design and licensing Inform materials test programs to validate models of material and weld performance and ensure materials development and testing efforts meet programmatic objectives of the reactor Perform scientific analysis of test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineered components and systems including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness level of key components.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or 2 years with an M.S. degree; or equivalent experience; a degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired. Experience with weld engineering for new design Experience in determining geometries, weld methods, and property impacts for welded pipes, pressure vessels, and equipment. Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and ASME Section IX is highly desirable An understanding of the impact of weld design and parameters on complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems A thorough understanding of metallurgy including welding and heat treatment of ferrous (e.g., austenitic and ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys Experience qualifying welds for service in highly regulated applications is preferred Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

Travel required: 0-10%

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward. Averro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy