$173K - 208K a year
Design and develop welding procedures, select welding techniques and materials, inspect weld quality, collaborate with teams, troubleshoot defects, and maintain compliance documentation.
Minimum 5 years welding engineering experience, proficiency in welding processes, strong metallurgy and CAD knowledge, AWS standards familiarity, and welding certifications preferred.
Job Title: Weld Engineer Job Description We are seeking a skilled Weld Engineer to design and develop welding procedures and specifications. In this role, you will select appropriate welding techniques, equipment, and materials, ensuring high-quality and compliant welded components. You will collaborate with design, production, and quality teams, troubleshoot welding defects, and maintain documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities • Design and develop welding procedures and specifications. • Select appropriate welding techniques, equipment, and materials. • Inspect welded components for quality and compliance. • Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams. • Troubleshoot welding defects and recommend improvements. • Maintain documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance. Essential Skills • Proficiency in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW. • Strong understanding of metallurgy and CAD tools. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding engineering. • Familiarity with AWS standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • Certifications such as CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or CWEng (Certified Welding Engineer) are highly valued. Work Environment The position is based in New Berlin, with an additional office on-site at a facility in Waukesha. The work environment involves collaboration with various teams to ensure high-quality welding standards are met. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Berlin, Wisconsin. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $83.25 - $99.90/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
This job posting was last updated on 10/21/2025