Website Nikola Motor Company
Welding/Joining Staff Engineer Job Highlights
| Title | Welding/Joining Staff Engineer |
| Type | Full Time |
| Experience | Required |
| Function | Management/Manufacturing |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ, United States |
| Company | Nikola Motor Company |
Company Profile
Nikola is a technology disruptor and integrator, working to develop innovative energy and transportation solutions. It is pioneering a business model that will enable corporate customers to integrate next-generation truck technology, hydrogen fueling infrastructure, and maintenance.
Job Profile
The company is searching for a Welding and Joining Staff Engineer with experience in developing and implementing fusion-based welding technologies including, but not limited to, RSW, MIG, TIG, FSW, and Laser for thin gauge automotive sheet metals such as Aluminum and Steel alloys.
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Master in Welding, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field from a university/college
Work Experience
- Possess 5+ years of practical knowledge in welding and joining technologies
- 2 to 3 years of research and development work experience with materials science
- Experience in CATIA V6 is a MUST
Duties/Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of welding, joining, and brazing to solve new product design and manufacturing issues
- Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving methods
- Define process requirements, specification details, engineering drawing details
- Design and implement welding/joining procedures for future model launches and process improvement
- Develop internal weld/joint testing and evaluation programs with cross-functional teams to support application development and CAE models
- Develop mechanical joining processes including Self-piercing Rivets, Flow Form, Bolt, Rivnuts, etc.
- Develop welding and joining processes integrated with structural adhesives
- Provide technical support and monitoring processes to ensure that joining methods are satisfactory and quality product is delivered on time to the manufacturing team
- Support plant manufacturing and engineering staff during new program launches
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to teach a technically diverse audience using formal and informal techniques
- Extensive knowledge of physical and welding metallurgy in the area of Aluminum and Steel alloys
- Familiarity with welding of low carbon and high strength sheet steels, and welding codes/specifications, particularly for automotive applications, would be a plus
- Proven success working within an interdisciplinary team
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural engineering, failure of materials, and experimental design
Other Requirements
- This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.
Employer’s Statement
Nikola Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.
To apply for this job please visit nikolamotor.com.