Weld Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a n Weld Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.
Overview
This role supports the engineering efforts of a materials development and qualification team focused on weld processes, supply chain development, and supplier qualification for next-generation material and components for sodium-cooled fast reactors. Responsibilities include weld development activities from laboratory testing to manufacturing process development, utilizing metallurgical principles and weld engineering requirements.
Responsibilities
- Interface with various project teams to provide welding configuration, geometry, and methods guidance for reactor development programs
- Develop weld designs, specifications, and processes for reactor design and licensing using fundamental welding engineering principles
- Inform materials test programs to validate models of material and weld performance, ensuring development efforts meet program objectives
- Perform scientific analysis of test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical reports
- Provide materials engineering support for procurement, including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness levels of key components
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or 2 years with an M.S. degree; or equivalent experience
- Degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired
- Experience with weld engineering for new design
- Experience in determining geometries, weld methods, and property impacts for welded pipes, pressure vessels, and equipment
- Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and ASME Section IX is highly desirable
- An understanding of the impact of weld design and parameters on complex mechanical phenomena in high temperature systems
- A thorough understanding of metallurgy, including welding and heat treatment of ferrous and nonferrous alloys
- Experience qualifying welds for service in highly regulated applications is preferred
- Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.