Welding Engineer

Job Title

Works within the Process Engineering team to participate in the development and ongoing support of weld and braze joints on X-ray products.

Collaborates with operations to understand the weld and joining needs of each area including operators and equipment.

Works with Research and Development to design weld and braze joints. Continues support by performing prototype welds and brazes.

Ensures the successful transfer of new welds, joints, equipment, methods, processes, tooling and fixturing from engineering to production.

Creates, owns, and modifies production work instructions. Trains operators in welding skills, machine operation, and production processes.

Completes projects to optimize processes, lean out activities, and reduce product costs.

Performs experiments, analyzes data, writes technical reports, and submits change orders.

Skills, Knowledge and Certifications

Required Certifications and Training:

• Proficient in GTAW
• Experience in resistance welding
• Experience welding stainless steel and nickel based alloys
• Laser welding experience is a plus
• Obtains and completes LMS training plan specific to assigned responsibility.

Experience Level with Business Tools:

• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.

Level Description

Knowledge:

• Developing professional skills and experience.

Job Complexity:

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in solving complex business problems.

Interaction:

• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

Supervision:

• Normally receives general instructions on new projects or assignments.

Typical Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Welding and Joining or
• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering with an emphasis in welding

Environment and Physical Requirements

Environment and Physical Demands:

• As described in the job posting

Ability to Travel:

• Travel may be required. See the job posting for more information.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation:

• Medium work that will frequently require employee to lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities.
• Work environments includes: electrical current, open flame, fumes.

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Variety of Shift Options
• Free Safety Shoes
• Friendly Work Environment
• On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym
• Free Coffee and Soda
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.