Weld Engineer II - Precision Welding for Semiconductors

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Weld Engineer to own weld process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for precision mechanical, vacuum, and gas/chemical delivery assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing to develop robust weld procedures and troubleshoot production issues.

The role requires developing WPS/PQRs for orbital GTAW and other welding processes on stainless steel and exotic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• Typically 2-4 years of relevant welding/joining engineering experience in high-purity/high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQR documentation and leading welder qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and document Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for orbital GTAW, manual GTAW, and other applicable welding processes on stainless steel and specialty alloys.
• Define and validate weld parameters (current, travel speed, purge, filler selection) for new product introductions and design changes, in partnership with mechanical and product design engineering.
• Lead welder and welding-operator qualification (WPQ) programs; evaluate and certify welders/orbital equipment against internal and industry standards.
• Investigate weld-related nonconformances and field failures; perform root-cause analysis (e.g., fishbone, 5-why, DOE) and implement CAPA.
• Specify and review nondestructive and destructive testing (NDT/DT) methods to verify weld integrity.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve weld quality issues and drive process capability improvements.
• Support equipment/tooling qualification for orbital welding heads, power supplies, purge systems, and fixturing.
• Author and maintain engineering specifications and training materials for welding processes and cleanliness requirements.
• Support cost reduction, cycle-time reduction, and yield improvement across fabrication lines.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (ASME IX, AWS D1.1/D1.6, SEMI) and support audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Hands-on welding

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Welding Engineering

Bachelors in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Weld Engineer to own weld process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for precision mechanical, vacuum, and gas/chemical delivery assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing to develop robust weld procedures and troubleshoot production issues.

The role requires developing WPS/PQRs for orbital GTAW and other welding processes on stainless steel and exotic