Welding Subject Matter Expert

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc. is seeking a Welding Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead welding design, process development, and inspection across copper, aluminum, and stainless-steel alloys.

The role connects engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers to ensure code-compliant solutions and drive metallurgical improvements. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with 7–10+ years TIG/GTAW welding experience and is adept at transitioning complex technical information into

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7-10+ years experience in TIG/GTAW welding of Stainless Steel, Copper and Aluminum essential.
• This means that Eaton will not support immigration sponsorship or CPT/OPT/STEM OPT plans.
• Ability to travel 50% domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the go-to resource for all welding inquiries, resolving complex metallurgical issues, weld defects, and fabrication hurdles.
• Workforce Mentorship: Design and deliver advanced training programs and conduct skill assessments to ensure structural and aesthetic standards are consistently met.
• Recommend and implement improvements to welding sequences, fixtures, and tooling to maximize workflow efficiency and reduce rework.
• Collaborate closely with Quality teams to develop and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in compliance with industry codes (e.g., ASME, AWS).
• Champion safe handling of materials and gases, enforce the use of PPE, and uphold strict adherence to safety and ISO standards.

Skills

TIG/GTAW welding

Stainless steel welding

Copper welding

Aluminum welding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WPS development

PQR management

AWS D1.6 knowledge

Job description

Job Description The Welding Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the technical authority on weld joint design, weld process and weld qualification and inspection (including but not limited to copper, aluminum and stainless-steel alloy materials). This technical position bridges the gap between engineering, quality control, operations and suppliers. They ensure strict code compliance and troubleshoot metallurgical challenges. They will elevate internal and supplier welding capabilities, spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, combining heads-on expertise with strategic process development. Engagement will be for near term and future R&D efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the go-to resource for all welding inquiries, resolving complex metallurgical issues, weld defects, and fabrication hurdles.
• Workforce Mentorship: Design and deliver advanced training programs and conduct skill assessments to ensure structural and aesthetic standards are consistently met.
• Recommend and implement improvements to welding sequences, fixtures, and tooling to maximize workflow efficiency and reduce rework.
• Collaborate closely with Quality teams to develop and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in compliance with industry codes (e.g., ASME, AWS).
• Champion safe handling of materials and gases, enforce the use of PPE, and uphold strict adherence to safety and ISO standards.

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7-10+ years experience in TIG/GTAW welding of Stainless Steel, Coppler and Aluminum essential.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Ability to travel 50% domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or past Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential highly preferred.
• Deep familiarity with AWS D1.6 (Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel) and ASME Section IX.
• Superior understanding of stainless-steel metallurgy, heat control, distortion management, and post-weld finishing (passivation, pickling, and polishing).
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into actionable engineering solutions.

Job Posting Locations

• Remote Alabama
• Remote Arizona
• Remote Arkansas
• Remote California
• Remote Colorado
• Remote Connecticut
• Remote Florida
• Remote Georgia
• Remote Idaho
• Remote Illinois
• Remote Indiana
• Remote Iowa
• Remote Massachusetts
• Remote Michigan
• Remote Minnesota
• Remote Virginia
• Remote Type Remote

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Boyd

Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable.

As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future.

We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers.

Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow.

Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable.

We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications.

By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.

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