Welding Engineer

About the role

Stadler is looking for a Welding Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah, to act as a welding subject matter expert supporting all welding operations at the site while keeping certification standards in line with EN 15085 and ISO 3834. The role suits someone with strong technical welding expertise, a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Level B Welding Technologist for Class 1 railway vehicle welds under EN 15085 and obtain and maintain facility welding certification.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of welding activities, and review and approve welding drawings, specifications, designs and processes.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) per ISO 3834, define weld performance classes and ensure compliance with standards and product requirements.
• Support training, qualification and technical instruction for welding personnel, and assess welder/operator qualifications.
• Coordinate NDT activities (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT), review inspection and quality reports, and support evaluation of subcontractors.
• Help define material requirements, inspections, testing standards and welding equipment, and select welding consumables.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Production and Supply Chain teams.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning.
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience, including MIG and TIG processes.
• Welding qualification under Doc. IAB-252/EWF-416; IWT or EWT preferred, or IWS/EWS with demonstrated technical expertise.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, especially 5xxx and 6xxx series; aluminum welding experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 3834 and railway welding standards.
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software; CATIA V5 experience preferred.
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication in an international setting.