Welding Engineer

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Stadler Rail Group is seeking a Welding Engineer to act as the welding subject matter expert across the Salt Lake City site, ensuring adherence to EN 15085 and ISO 3834 while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The candidate will lead welding certification efforts, review drawings, develop WPS/WPQR, and coordinate NDT activities. Strong English skills and aluminum welding experience are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning.
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience including MIG and TIG welding.
• Welding qualification according to Doc. IAB-252/EWF-416; IWT/EWT or IWS/EWS preferred.
• Aluminum welding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, particularly 5xxx and 6xxx series.
• Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 3834, and rail welding standards.
• Working knowledge of CATIA V5.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding qualification (Doc IAB-252/EWF

Welding standards knowledge

Aluminum alloys knowledge

CATIA V5

English fluency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Electrical installation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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?

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
  • Alternatively, 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 rail way 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!
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance