Weld Engineer (All Levels)
Saronic Technologies
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
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.
Position Summary
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Partner with QA to develop weld inspection programs, including visual inspection, NDT methods, and acceptance criteria.
- Support root cause investigations related to weld defects or failures.
- Participate in corrective action programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- 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.
- A complete welding engineering program established and functioning across the shipyard.
- Welding procedures are standardized, qualified, and aligned with ship design requirements.
- Welders are properly trained and qualified to required standards.
- Automated welding systems operate reliably with optimized parameters.
- Weld quality meets classification society requirements with minimal rework.
Welding Procedure Development
Weld Program Development
Automation & Advanced Welding Systems
Production Integration
Welder Qualification & Training Support
Quality Assurance Coordination
Standards & Compliance
What Success Looks Like
Qualifications:
- 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.
- 4–8 years of welding engineering 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.
- 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.
Entry-Level
Mid-Level
Senior-Level
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 with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. 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).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.