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Welding Subject Matter Expert

Alabama, United States, Arizona, United States, Arkansas, United States, California, United States, Colorado, United States, Connecticut, United States, Florida, United States, Georgia, United States, Idaho, United States, Illinois, United…
Remote
Posted Aug 26, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Welding SME serves as the technical authority for weld joint design, process qualification, and inspection across various alloy materials. They are responsible for bridging the gap between engineering and operations while spearheading continuous improvement and metallurgical troubleshooting.

Job details

Job Description The Welding Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the technical authority on weld joint design, weld process and weld qualification and inspection (including but not limited to copper, aluminum and stainless-steel alloy materials). This technical position bridges the gap between engineering, quality control, operations and suppliers. They ensure strict code compliance and troubleshoot metallurgical challenges. They will elevate internal and supplier welding capabilities, spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, combining heads-on expertise with strategic process development. Engagement will be for near term and future R&D efforts. Key responsibilities include: * Technical Leadership: Serve as the go-to resource for all welding inquiries, resolving complex metallurgical issues, weld defects, and fabrication hurdles. * Workforce Mentorship: Design and deliver advanced training programs and conduct skill assessments to ensure structural and aesthetic standards are consistently met. * Recommend and implement improvements to welding sequences, fixtures, and tooling to maximize workflow efficiency and reduce rework. * Collaborate closely with Quality teams to develop and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in compliance with industry codes (e.g., ASME, AWS). * Champion safe handling of materials and gases, enforce the use of PPE, and uphold strict adherence to safety and ISO standards. Basic (Required) Qualifications * Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, * 7-10+ years experience in TIG/GTAW welding of Stainless Steel, Coppler and Aluminum essential. * Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. * Ability to travel 50% domestic and international Preferred Qualifications * Current or past Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential highly preferred. Deep familiarity with AWS D1.6 (Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel) and ASME Section IX. * Superior understanding of stainless-steel metallurgy, heat control, distortion management, and post-weld finishing (passivation, pickling, and polishing). * Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into actionable engineering solutions. Boyd Thermal by Eaton #LI-AH1 All Job Posting Locations Remote Alabama, Remote Arizona, Remote Arkansas, Remote California, Remote Colorado, Remote Connecticut, Remote Florida, Remote Georgia, Remote Idaho, Remote Illinois, Remote Indiana, Remote Iowa, Remote Massachusetts, Remote Michigan, Remote Minnesota, Remote Virginia Remote Type Remote EEO Statement Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess significant hands-on experience in TIG/GTAW welding. A Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential and deep familiarity with industry codes like AWS D1.6 and ASME Section IX are highly preferred.