Weld Technician

WHAT CAN BE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK? Competitive Salary PTO Program Nine (9) Paid Holidays!! Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!! Tuition Assistance Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Plans Health Spending Plans Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!! 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years) GET TO KNOW US: FM Industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider serving the semiconductor capital equipment market. Our core capabilities include build-to-print manufacturing, precision machining, anodization, and engineered thermal spray coatings. With locations in Northern California and Phoenix, Arizona, FM Industries has been a proud member of NGK Insulators, Ltd. since 2002. Our partnership with NGK provides a collaborative environment that supports innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth. At FM Industries , we foster a culture that empowers employees to do their best work while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and advance their careers. SUMMARY OF POSITION: FM Industries is seeking a highly skilled Electron Beam Weld Engineer to support welding process development, prototyping, and weldment testing. This role is responsible for establishing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), optimizing Electron Beam (EB) welding processes, and supporting production operations through best practices, process improvements, and technical expertise. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develop, qualify, and optimize high-precision Electron Beam (EB) welding designs, processes, and parameters Support the design and development of weld fixtures and tooling Create and document welding procedures, standards, and production best practices Inspect welded assemblies to verify compliance with AWS, AMS, ANSI, customer, and internal specifications Investigate welding defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions Coordinate welding qualification testing and interpret mechanical testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) results Provide technical support to manufacturing engineers, welders, and production teams on welding techniques and process requirements Analyze production data and recommend process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, company policies, and safe work practices Participate in job safety analyses (JSA), management of change (MOC) activities, and other safety initiatives Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 2 to 5 years of accomplished Electron Beam (EB) welding experience. Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) CNC machining experience, including machine operation and programming utilizing G-code, conversational programming, and up to 5-axis machining Hands-on Aluminum welding experience and strong understanding of Aluminum oxidation. Must have weld development experience and cross section evaluation knowledge Read and understand shop drawings and navigate SolidWorks drawing files Working knowledge of SolidWorks, CAD/CAM knowledge or ability to learn quickly Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision Exceptional attention to details Excellent verbal and written communication and training skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Bachelor\'s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred Semiconductor, Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device, Automotive, Oil & Gas industry manufacturing experience preferred 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 WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB: Generally low noise levels in office areas Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels and moving mechanical equipment in production areas CULTURE: At FM Industries, our success is powered by our people and our technology. We are committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative workplace where employees are empowered to contribute innovative solutions, drive continuous improvement, and achieve their professional goals. FM Industries Values: CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people INTEGRITY - Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking ownership of our words, actions and results Give us your best and we\'ll give you ours!!