EB Weld Engineer (AZ)

FM Industries is recognized as a premier manufacturing solutions provider of manufacturing services for the semiconductor capital equipment market. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodization and engineered thermal spray coatings.  We have locations in Northern California and Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2002, the business has been part of NGK Insulators, based in Nagoya, Japan.  Our partnership with NGK is highly collaborative and complimentary. 

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change or include other duties as assigned by management. 

 To ensure that FM Industries creates a safe and secure workplace, Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug and background check.  

Electron Beam, EB Weld Engineer BENEFITS:

We offer a full complement of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, generous time off plan, observe nine holidays, and a 401k saving plan with a 30% match!

Electron Beam, EB Weld Engineer DESCRIPTION:

This position will assist in welding process development, prototype, and testing of weldments to establish Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for best practices and standards.

Electron Beam, EB Weld Engineer ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop, qualify, and optimize high precision technical EB weld designs, processes, and parameters.
• Assist and develop weld fixturing and tooling design.
• Assist in the development and documentation of production welding best practices for current products.
• Inspect welded joints to ensure welds meet specifications and AWS, AMS, ANSI Standards
• Investigates and evaluates welding defects to determine appropriate cause(s) and corrective action(s)
• Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results.
• Support production operations on full scale welded assemblies, providing direction to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques.
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices.
• Understand the importance of designing, building, and operating safe systems.  Basic knowledge and understanding of basic safety work processes such as JSA’s and MOC’s.

Electron Beam, EB Weld Engineer EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 3-5 years highly skilled Electron Beam welding experience
• 2-year minimum experience as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred.
• Must have CNC machine operation/programming experience in G code, conversational, and up to 5-axis.
• Hands on welding experience of Aluminum and understanding of Aluminum oxidation.
• Must have weld development experience and cross section evaluation knowledge.
• Read and understand shop drawings and navigate SolidWorks drawing files.
• SolidWorks, CAD/CAM knowledge or ability to learn.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean and Six Sigma techniques.
• Ability to successfully self-manage timelines and be self-motivated to control high precision welds.   Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Keen attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication and training skills
• Semiconductor industry or other manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Electron Beam, EB Weld Engineer PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, using hands to finger, handle, or feel parts; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear instructions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to differentiate shades to identify defects.

Electron Beam, EB Weld Engineer WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

• Low noise levels in office environment.
• Occasional moderate noise levels and working near moving mechanical parts.