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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Welding & Fabrication

Southwest Research InstituteSan Antonio, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

  • Apply principles, theories and concepts to welding and fabrication execution, leading project fabrication efforts by translating design intent into qualified, repeatable welding processes for large pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
  • Assist in leading fabrication efforts involving complex or critical welds with internal teams and external customers including weld qualification and risk mitigation.
  • Provide advanced technical expertise and procedural oversight for welding and fabrication tasks, ensuring execution of critical project requirements and compliance with industry codes.
  • Assist in the skill development of technical staff through hands-on training, practical demonstrations, and process improvement recommendations on assigned projects.
  • Work to maintain and improve welding procedures in accordance with AWS and ASME standards, addressing project-specific applications with attention to quality and repeatability.

  • Work to ensure proper welding and fabrication processes are followed through site inspections and procedure evaluations.
  • Assist in the support the design and application of weld procedures to optimize for prescribed project needs.
  • Support collaboration between team members and support the implementation of existing training programs for welders, ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Assist with the development, qualification, and maintenance of welding procedures supporting specific project needs, making recommendations for process adjustments based on observed performance.
  • Assist in the preparation and technical review of fabrication project proposals, ensuring feasibility and compliance with relevant standards.
  • Conduct on-the-job training for team members and provide targeted instruction when gaps in procedural knowledge are observed.

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering or related Engineering degree.
  • Current Certified Welding Inspector Certification or must obtain AWS CWI Certification within first 3 years of employment.
  • Shift work required.
  • 0-5 years: Demonstrated ability in the development, qualification, interpretation, and application of welding procedures in accordance with AWS, ASME, and customer-specific codes and standards. Hands-on experience across multiple welding processes and materials.
  • 0-5 years: Ability to exercise independent technical judgment in weld process selection, acceptance criteria interpretation, and resolution of non-conformances.
  • 0-5 years: Capability to train, mentor, and technically evaluate welders, serving as a subject matter expert rather than line supervision. Proficiency in inspection planning, CWI-level evaluation, and objective quality evidence generation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
  • Must pass a Jaeger 1 vision test and Ishihara color test to obtain Welding Inspector Certification per the American Welding Society specifications.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Skills

Process Improvement

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