Welding Engineer

HRU Technical Resources; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Benefits

Job summary

HRU Technical Resources seeks a Welding Engineer to support welding process development and automation in a manufacturing setting in Ogden, UT. Role includes design, validation, and optimization of welding processes and automated systems to meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will handle welding codes, fixture design, weld inspection, and manufacturing operations, with travel up to 40% to Michigan and Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, B2.1, ASME IX)
• Hands-on experience with FCAW and GMAW welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with non-destructive testing methods (UT, RT, MT, VT) and weld inspection

Responsibilities

• Design and develop welding fixtures and tooling.
• Establish and optimize welding process parameters for production.
• Validate weld fixtures and finished-part gauge verifications.
• Develop process controls for automated welding systems and PLC interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with welding codes, standards, and customer specs.

Skills

Welding engineering

Automation integration

Fixture design

Weld inspection

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Automation equipment interfaces

Job description

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract (Open-Ended) with Potential for Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

Flexible Start Times: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation: $50–$60/hour + Optional PTO, Paid Holidays, and Benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking a Welding Engineer to support the design, implementation, validation, and optimization of welding processes and automated welding systems. This role combines welding engineering expertise with automation support to ensure equipment, processes, and finished products meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of welding codes, welding process development, fixture design, weld inspection methods, and manufacturing operations.

Travel Requirement: Up to 40% travel, including periodic 2–3 day trips to Michigan and Colorado Springs.

Key Responsibilities

Welding Process Development & Support

• Design and assist in the development of welding fixtures and tooling.
• Establish, document, and optimize welding process parameters for production equipment.
• Support weld fixture validation and finished-part gauge verification activities.
• Develop and implement process controls for automated welding systems.
• Ensure welding operations comply with applicable industry standards and customer specifications.

Automation & Equipment Integration

• Design, implement, and document control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system design activities.
• Program and configure machine peripherals and PLC-controlled systems.
• Coordinate machine debugging, startup, validation, and commissioning activities with build and electrical teams.
• Ensure equipment is designed and programmed in accordance with customer requirements and company engineering standards.

Quality & Compliance

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Support weld quality initiatives through inspection, validation, and process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve welding and manufacturing issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, standards, and inspection requirements.

Required Qualifications

Technical Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, schematics, and diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards, including:
• AWS D1.1
• AWS D1.2
• AWS D1.3
• AWS D1.6
• AWS B2.1
• ASME Section IX
• Hands-on experience with welding processes:
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding / MIG)
• Working knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods:
• UT (Ultrasonic Testing)
• RT (Radiographic Testing)
• MT (Magnetic Particle Testing)
• VT (Visual Testing)
• Familiarity with weld inspection standards and practices, including ASNT TC-1A.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within industrial manufacturing and metal fabrication environments.
• Experience conducting on-site supplier, process, or quality audits.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Exposure to welding automation and automated manufacturing systems.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline;

OR

• Six (6) or more years of related experience in welding engineering, welding automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.

Why Join?

• Long-term, stable contract opportunity with potential for direct hire.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Benefits, PTO, and paid holiday options available.
• Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing and automation projects in a collaborative engineering environment.

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)