Solvus Global · 1 week ago
Senior Welding Operations Engineer
Leominster, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expSolvus Global is a technology innovation company focused on solving problems in the materials and manufacturing space. They are seeking a Senior Welding Operations Engineer to lead the technical aspects of their production line, ensuring operational stability and mentoring junior engineers in welding best practices.
GreenTechManufacturingProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Must be a US Person according to FAR22 CFR 120.15 - US Person
Own the technical uptime and operational stability of 24/7 robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) cells. Lead the advanced development, qualification, and deep-level troubleshooting of Fronius Cold Metal Transfer power sources and robotic integrations
Apply deep mechanical and metallurgical expertise to ensure defect free production across high-duty-cycle production schedules
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the final technical authority for welding operations, providing decisive guidance to internal R&D teams and external customers
Design and execute rigorous experiments to validate the stability of weld parameters and material properties for continuous production environments
Maintain accurate documentation, including industrial-grade Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed for 24/7 shift operations
Directly troubleshoot and repair automated welding equipment, wire feeders, and torch systems; lead by example on the shop floor
Oversee complex destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure structural integrity of additive components
Mentor junior engineers and technicians on welding best practices and safety
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Person according to FAR22 CFR 120.15 - US Person
Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) and other certificates listed via American Welding Society (AWS)
8 – 10+ years of relevant hands-on engineering experience with a significant portion dedicated to high-volume automated manufacturing
Expert-level proficiency with Fronius CMT (Cold Metal Transfer) technology, including deep-level hardware maintenance and parameter stabilization for long-duration runs
Mastery of arc welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, PAW) and physical metallurgy of complex alloy systems
Extensive experience integrating and operating high-duty-cycle welding systems with 6-axis industrial robotics
Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and thrive in a high-intensity, hardware-heavy production environment
Exhibit a high degree of accuracy, technical rigor, and an uncompromising attention to detail
Proficient in verbal and written technical communications
Preferred
Direct experience in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) or Directed Energy Deposition (DED) at a production scale
International Weld Engineer (IWE) Certificate
Experience with the operation and programming of 6-axis industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, etc) and positioners
Proficiency in programming software or slicers for AM toolpath generation (e.g., Mastercam, Siemens, etc.)
Experience with mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue) and advanced metallographic analysis (sectioning, mounting, polishing, optical microscopy)
Hands-on experience with manual welding, fabrication, and machining
Background in manual fabrication, machining, mechanical design and CAD (SolidWorks)
Company
Solvus Global
Solvus Global provides business services in areas of additive manufacturing, ML, and sustainable materials processing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.84MKey Investors
Commonwealth of MassachusettsNational Science Foundation
2021-10-14Grant· $1.6M
2020-09-14Grant· $0.99M
2019-02-01Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Aaron Birt
Chief Executive Officer
Sean Kelly
Chief Operating Officer
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