Welding Engineer

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG is looking for a dedicated Welding Engineer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The candidate will serve as a welding subject matter expert, handling welding operations and maintaining certification standards in accordance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834.

Responsibilities include overseeing welding activities, maintaining certifications, and collaborating with engineering and production teams. Qualified candidates should have at least 3 years of welding experience and strong technical skills in MIG and TIG processes. Join Stadler to contribute to innovative rail solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning.
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience.
• Fluent in English, German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Level B Welding Technologist for Class 1 railway vehicle welds.
• Obtain and maintain facility welding certification according to EN 15085.
• Provide technical oversight for welding activities at the Salt Lake City facility.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT

The Welding Engineer will serve as a welding subject matter expert by supporting all welding operations across the site while maintaining certification standards in accordance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical welding expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Activities

• Serve as Level B Welding Technologist for Class 1 railway vehicle welds in accordance with EN 15085.
• Obtain and maintain facility welding certification according to EN 15085.
• Provide technical oversight and approval for welding activities across the Salt Lake City facility.
• Review and approve welding-related drawings, specifications, designs, and processes.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) in accordance with ISO 3834.
• Define weld performance classes and ensure compliance with applicable welding standards and product requirements.
• Support training, qualification, and technical instruction for welding personnel.
• Assess welder/operator qualifications and support qualification planning.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities including VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT inspections.
• Review inspection and quality reports to ensure compliance and product integrity.
• Support evaluation and approval of subcontractors for welding fabrication activities.
• Assist in defining material requirements, inspections, testing standards, and welding equipment suitability.
• Identify, manage, and support selection of welding consumables.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, or GED is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning.
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience, including MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Welding qualification according to Doc. IAB-252/EWF-416:
  • International Welding Technologist (IWT) or European Welding Technologist (EWT) preferred.
  • International Welding Specialist (IWS) or European Welding Specialist (EWS) with demonstrated comprehensive technical expertise.
• Aluminum welding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, particularly 5xxx and 6xxx series materials.
• Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 3834, and railway welding standards.
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software; CATIA V5 experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in an international working environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written). German is a plus.