Welding Engineer – Sanitary TIG and Orbital Welding

The Junior Welding Engineer – Sanitary TIG and Orbital Welding supports the development, monitoring, and inspection of welding operations, specifically focusing on TIG (GTAW) and orbital welding processes used in high-purity piping systems. This role ensures that all welds comply with industry sanitary standards (e.g., ASME BPE, 3-A, GMP) and assists in documentation, procedure development, and weld quality assurance for equipment used in pharmaceutical, food, dairy, and biotech applications.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Support in TIG and Orbital Welding Operations

2. Compliance with Sanitary and Welding Standards

3. Weld Inspection and Quality Monitoring

4. Assistance in Procedure Qualification and Documentation

5. Coordination with Fabrication and QA Teams

Key Responsibilities:

1. Welding Process Support

• Assist senior engineers and welders in the setup and execution of sanitary TIG and orbital welding operations.

• Monitor basic weld parameters and ensure adherence to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

• Provide on-site support during equipment fabrication and piping assembly.

2. Sanitary Standards Compliance

• Learn and begin applying ASME BPE, 3-A Sanitary Standards, and internal fabrication guidelines.

• Support welders in understanding and following sanitary welding practices to minimize contamination risks (e.g., purge quality, weld bead uniformity).

3. Weld Inspection & Documentation

• Perform basic visual weld inspections under guidance, checking for common defects (e.g., undercut, incomplete fusion).

• Help document weld maps, weld logs, and track orbital weld machine settings.

• Assist in maintaining traceability of welders, joints, and materials.

4. Procedure Development Assistance

• Help in preparing and organizing data for Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and WPS.

• Participate in sample testing and qualification trials with supervision.

• Record parameters used during testing and support reporting activities.

5. Team Collaboration

• Work closely with QA/QC, fabrication technicians, and engineering staff to ensure sanitary fabrication requirements are met.

• Assist in preparing for audits and reviews related to weld compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 0–2 years of experience in welding or fabrication engineering, ideally in sanitary or regulated industries.

• Familiarity with TIG welding and/or orbital welding is a plus.

• Understanding of basic welding symbols, drawings, and fabrication standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to sanitary fabrication environments (food, pharma, biotech).

• Basic knowledge of ASME Section IX, ASME BPE, or AWS D18.1 standards.

• Experience with CAD or weld mapping software tools is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn industry standards and compliance.

Core Competencies:

• Welding process fundamentals (TIG/orbital)

• Documentation and traceability

• Visual inspection basics

• Team communication

• Standards awareness (ASME BPE, 3-A)