Job Description SummaryThe Mechanical Welding Engineer is responsible for a variety of activities to support the GEH nuclear business and its partners. In this role, you will support the development of welding design specifications, welding process specifications, as well as provide design and procurement support for welded products. This position requires interfacing with Engineering Leadership, Product Management, Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing teams within our Nuclear Services and New Plant Design businesses.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
Embrace GEH’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality
Work effectively in a matrixed engineering team to ensure high quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, procedures, and regulatory guidelines
Leverage knowledge of physical and welding metallurgy of austenitic stainless steels and perform metallurgical analysis of weldments
Review designs with welds for application of welding symbols, conformance to codes and make recommendations for joint designs while collaborating in a productive and respectful manner
Support the development of welding process specifications, welding procedures, inspection requirements, and weld qualification reports
Demonstrate knowledge of welding defects and their causes
Help support welding and process issues, provide and support implementation of solutions
Support technical support for Sourcing Team of fabricator welding procedures and weld qualification reviews
Assist Mechanical Design Engineers in welding joint design concepts and design for manufacturability
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, including an ability to write organized engineering documents
Strong interpersonal and proven leadership skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
Eligibility Requirement
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
The required work location for this role is at the GE Hitachi Nuclear Headquarters Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided)
Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international plant sites.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics
Experience analyzing, and solving moderately complex design problems
Strong oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write organized engineering documents
Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing practices
Familiar with the physical and welding metallurgy of nickel alloys, zirconium and aluminum alloys.
Familiar with SAW, FCAW, GMAW and SMAW processes.
Knowledge of the ASME/AWS codes
Experience in the BWR or PWR industry
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
