Weld Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 96,000 - 132,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 4-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical problem-solving","Cross-functional communication","Project management","Self-directed work","Comfort with hands-on and documentation work"]

Develop and improve welding processes for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, owning weld process development, qualification, and continuous improvement. Create and document WPS/PQR procedures, validate welding parameters, and lead welder/operator qualification programs. Troubleshoot weld-related defects through root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and specify NDT/DT methods to verify weld integrity. Ensure compliance with ASME/AWS/SEMI standards while partnering with design, quality, and manufacturing to drive yield and cycle-time improvements.

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Weld Engineer III - (E3)

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Job Summary

Develop and improve welding processes for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, owning weld process development, qualification, and continuous improvement. Create and document WPS/PQR procedures, validate welding parameters, and lead welder/operator qualification programs. Troubleshoot weld-related defects through root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and specify NDT/DT methods to verify weld integrity. Ensure compliance with ASME/AWS/SEMI standards while partnering with design, quality, and manufacturing to drive yield and cycle-time improvements.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, qualify, and document Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for orbital GTAW and manual GTAW on stainless steel and specialty alloys.
  • •Define and validate welding parameters (current, travel speed, purge, filler selection) for new product introductions and design changes.
  • •Lead welder and welding-operator performance qualification (WPQ) programs; evaluate and certify welders/orbital equipment against internal and industry standards.
  • •Investigate weld-related nonconformances and field failures; perform root-cause analysis (fishbone, 5-why, DOE) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • •Specify and review nondestructive and destructive testing (NDT/DT) methods to verify weld integrity and drive process capability (Cpk) and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 96,000 - 132,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
  • •Typically 4-7 years of relevant experience in welding/joining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering in high-purity/high-precision industries.
  • •Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and leading welder qualification programs.
  • •Prior experience with orbital and manual GTAW welding of stainless steel and exotic alloys (e.g., Hastelloy, Inconel).
  • •Working knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1/D1.6, and SEMI high-purity gas/chemical delivery standards.
Experience:4-7 yearsSemiconductor manufacturingAerospaceMedical deviceHigh-purity manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's in Welding Engineering; Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering
Skills:Analytical problem-solvingCross-functional communicationProject managementSelf-directed workComfort with hands-on and documentation work
Certifications:CWICWEng
Tech Stack:Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)WPQOrbital GTAWManual GTAWStainless steelHastelloyInconelNDTPTRTRadiographicHelium leak testingCAPAFishbone5-whyDOE8DFMEASPC

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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