engineering
Posted Mar 20Weld Engineer (All Levels)
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Weld Program Development - Build and implement the shipyard’s welding engineering program in coordination with Quality Assurance. - Establish welding standards, technical guidance, and documentation for production teams. - Develop weld inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with classification society rules.
- Automation & Advanced Welding Systems - Support implementation of automated welding systems including panel line welding, robotic welding, and mechanized welding processes. - Define welding parameters and procedures for automated production systems. - Collaborate with automation and equipment vendors to optimize welding productivity and quality.
- Standards & Compliance - Ensure welding procedures comply with classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV, or equivalent). - Maintain compliance with applicable welding codes and shipbuilding standards. - Support regulatory and classification audits related to welding operations.
Requirements
- QUALIFICATIONS - Entry-Level - Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline. - Understanding of welding processes and metallurgy. - Interest in heavy manufacturing or shipbuilding operations.
- experience in shipbuilding, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing. -
- Experience developing welding procedures and supporting production welding operations. - Familiarity with NDT methods and weld quality standards. Senior-Level - 8+ years of welding engineering
- experience in shipbuilding or large structural fabrication. - Demonstrated
- experience implementing welding programs and supporting automated welding systems. - Strong
- experience working with classification societies and regulatory welding requirements.
Benefits
- BENEFITS Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries
Contact
- Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- JOB OVERVIEW Weld Engineers are responsible for establishing and maintaining the welding engineering program that supports ship construction at Port Alpha.
- This role develops the welding procedures, automation strategies, and technical standards that govern one of the most critical trades in shipbuilding.
- The Weld Engineer will work closely with production, quality assurance, and ship design teams to ensure that welding processes are safe, repeatable, and compliant with classification society and regulatory requirements.
- A key responsibility of this role is building the shipyard’s welding program from the ground up, including procedure development, qualification programs, welder training requirements, and integration of automated welding technologies.
- The role ensures that welding operations support efficient production while maintaining structural integrity and long-term vessel reliability.
- RESPONSIBILITIES - Welding Procedure Development - Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for shipbuilding applications. - Establish weld joint design standards for plates, stiffeners, panels, and structural assemblies. - Define welding processes and parameters appropriate for shipbuilding materials and thickness ranges.
- Production Integration - Work with production engineering to ensure welding processes support block construction and panel fabrication strategies. - Identify opportunities to improve welding efficiency through process improvements or automation. - Provide technical support to fabrication shops and assembly teams.
- Welder Qualification & Training Support - Define welder qualification
- requirements and certification standards. - Support development of welder training programs and qualification processes. - Ensure welders are qualified to applicable procedures and codes.