Welding Engineer

About the role

SEL Inc.'s Vertical Integration Division is seeking a Welding Engineer in the Washington-Pullman area. The role supports new manufacturing initiatives, works to military specifications and leads cross-functional projects in world-class manufacturing facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering support to design, fabrication and support teams.
• Specify, develop, implement and sustain welding and welding-related processes.
• Improve quality, yield, efficiency and capacity of welding processes in line with strategic objectives.
• Use problem-solving skills to identify root causes and evaluate new equipment and processes.
• Interpret results and give recommendations to management.

Required profile

• US citizenship required.
• B.S. in Welding Engineering or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy and GTAW and GMAW processes.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, writing, documentation and speaking skills.
• Team player who learns quickly and takes on new responsibilities.
• Preferred: experience developing welding processes in manufacturing, extensive experience with standards such as military or aerospace specifications, working knowledge of NDT processes and hands-on welding and fabrication experience.

What we offer

• Pay ranges: Associate Welding Engineer $91,500-$124,500, Welding Engineer $100,600-$144,400, Lead Welding Engineer $121,100-$170,400.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus retirement options (employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k)).
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs.