Weld Engineer II

Applied Materials
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 78,500 - 108,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical problem-solving","Cross-functional communication","Hands-on execution","Self-directed","Project management"]

Own weld process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for high-purity precision assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Develop WPS/PQR documentation, qualify welders and welding equipment, and troubleshoot weld-related defects with root-cause (e.g., 5-why/DOE) and CAPA. Specify NDT/DT methods, collaborate with design, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing to improve process capability and support tooling and equipment qualification, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

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Weld Engineer II

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Job Summary

Own weld process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for high-purity precision assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Develop WPS/PQR documentation, qualify welders and welding equipment, and troubleshoot weld-related defects with root-cause (e.g., 5-why/DOE) and CAPA. Specify NDT/DT methods, collaborate with design, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing to improve process capability and support tooling and equipment qualification, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
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 in partnership with engineering.
  • •Lead welder and welding-operator performance qualification (WPQ) programs and evaluate/certify welders and orbital equipment against standards.
  • •Investigate weld-related nonconformances and field failures using root-cause analysis (e.g., fishbone, 5-why, DOE) and implement CAPA.
  • •Specify and review NDT/DT methods (dye penetrant, radiographic, helium leak, cross-section/metallurgical evaluation) to verify weld integrity and ensure code compliance (e.g., ASME/AWS/SEMI).
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 78,500 - 108,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
  • •Typically 2-4 years of relevant experience in welding/joining, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering, ideally in high-purity/high-precision industries.
  • •Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQR documentation and leading welder qualification programs.
  • •Required 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; familiarity with NDT/DT methods (PT, RT, helium leak) preferred.
Experience:SemiconductorAerospaceMedical deviceHigh-purity manufacturingWelding/joiningManufacturing engineering
Education:Bachelor's in Welding Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering (or related field)
Skills:Analytical problem-solvingCross-functional communicationHands-on executionSelf-directedProject management
Certifications:Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng)
Tech Stack:WPSPQRGTAWASME Section IXAWS D1.1AWS D1.6SEMISolidWorksCreoWindchillMESERPNDTPTRTHelium leak testing

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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