Welding Engineer

Job Highlights

Title	Welding Engineer
Type	Full Time
Experience	3 Years
Function	Engineering
Location	Albuquerque, NM, United States
Company	Kairos Power

Company Profile

Kairos Power is a mission-driven engineering and new nuclear energy technology company. It focuses on the delivery of a clean, affordable, and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing, and demonstration of advanced reactor technology.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Welding Engineer who will develop in-house welding processes and expand welding capabilities in support of Kairos Power’s FHR program.

Work with the Welding Development Team to advance and implement welding and manufacturing capabilities for both manufacturing and technology development programs.

Collaborate with design, testing, materials, modeling/simulation, and reliability engineers to develop weld joint designs, welding techniques, specifications, and inspection methods for welded KP-FHR and test platform assemblies.

Additionally, serve as a resource for internal fabrication teams to optimize welding procedures and enable process improvement.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Weld Engineering or another related field

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in weld engineering or another related field
• Experience with automated/semi-automated weld processes (Orbital Pipe, Narrow-Groove GTAW, Electron Beam Welding, etc.)
• Experience in weld inspection, including NDE and destructive testing
• Experience working with austenitic stainless steels, carbon steel, piping, and pressure vessels
• Experience with manual and CNC machining (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

Design/Develop Welding Processes-

• Create welding procedures for new projects and products, including the selection of appropriate welding methods, materials, and equipment.
• Evaluate and select welding techniques (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, etc.) to optimize production, based on material types, product requirements, and desired outcomes.

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)-

• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, API).
• Ensure procedures meet both customer requirements and industry regulations.

Quality Control/Assurance-

• Analyze test results and determine corrective actions to improve welding techniques and processes.
• Review welding inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.

Troubleshooting/Process Improvement-

• Diagnose and resolve issues with welding procedures, equipment, and quality concerns.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of welds.

Collaboration/Training-

• Train and mentor welding technicians and operators on welding techniques, safety standards, and best practices.
• Work closely with design engineers, production teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of welding processes into the overall manufacturing workflow.

Documentation/Reporting-

• Prepare detailed technical reports, process documentation, and work instructions. Maintain records of welding procedures, quality control inspections, and test results

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to balance multiple tasks in an agile manufacturing environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and foster a culture of inclusion
• Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, or issues
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Expert in reading and interpreting engineering and assembly drawings, including weld symbols
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and AWS structural code requirements
• Knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks is preferred, with modeling and drawing generation.
• Proficient in the use of computers to perform daily work
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Prioritizes and ensures the safety of oneself and others

Work Environment

• Accessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Evaluated heights
• High temperatures
• High-concentration, demanding, and fast-paced
• Low temperatures
• Noisy environments
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Small or enclosed spaces

Physical Demands

• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, and the like
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g., scaffolding, ladders)
• Use hand tools

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation

Employer’s Statement

Kairos Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.