Job Description

Job Title: Welding Engineer – Electron Beam Welding (EBW) Process Engineer

Job Location: Tualatin, OR (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $80 – $84.92/ hour on W2 Only

Job Type: 12- months contract (potential for extension)

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electron Beam Welding (EBW) Process Engineer to support advanced product development, qualification, and manufacturing of high-performance hardware.

This role will act as a technical authority in EBW, working across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve complex welding and metallurgical challenges that directly impact product performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Electron Beam Welding (EBW) processes
• Lead weld process development, optimization, and qualification (WPS, parameters, process windows)
• Support product development from prototype through production and field support
• Conduct failure analysis, metallurgical evaluations, and experimental testing
• Analyze weld impacts including microstructure, HAZ, distortion, and residual stress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, suppliers)
• Partner with machining, coating, and inspection teams to ensure product quality
• Support troubleshooting, repair, and debugging in lab and production environments
• Qualify and collaborate with external suppliers for EBW capabilities
• Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of experience (or PhD with 5+ years)
• Hands-on experience with Electron Beam Welding (EBW) processes
• Strong knowledge of weld metallurgy (aluminum, ferrous, nickel alloys)
• Experience developing and qualifying welding procedures
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or defense industries
• Background in manufacturing engineering (DFM/DFA, production transition)
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and 3D models
• Experience with industry standards (ASME, AMS, AS, SEMI, MIL)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience auditing or qualifying supplier EBW processes

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on advanced, high-precision hardware
• High-impact role influencing product quality and performance
• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing and welding technologies
• Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment

Thanks & Regards

Archit Sharma

Senior Associate – Recruitment – EST

609-353-5246

archit.sharma@russelltobin.com

420 Lexington Ave, 30th FL. New York, NY 10170

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