Weld Engineer (All levels)
Divergent Technologies · Torrance, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $122k–$168k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Divergent Technologies (automotive) in Torrance, CA. Lead weld development including evaluation, down selection, and procurement of weld technologies.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, Machining, Welding, Tooling
- Base pay
- $122k–$168k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
The Role
- ◆Lead weld development including evaluation, down selection, and procurement of weld technologies.
- ◆Design and develop welded joints, processes, and parameters for a variety of alloy systems and applications.
- ◆Write and implement procedures and qualification plans for weld processes.
- ◆Characterize weld performance for designs through mechanical testing and metallographic analysis.
- ◆Establish weld quality control
requirements
to conform to aerospace and defense standards.
- ✓Coordinate with cross-function team of automation, design, and manufacturing engineers to implement welded joints into production.
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field.
- ✓2+ years of experience performing as a weld engineer for aerospace, defense, or automotive applications.
- ✓Direct experience with automated/robotic welding, laser welding, or aluminum welding.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Master’s degree or doctorate weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field.
- ✓Experience with new product implementation in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- ✓Expertise in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, laser beam, friction stir, or resistance welding.
- ✓Knowledge of aerospace alloys including aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel alloys.
- ✓Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design and layout.
- ✓Familiarity with AWS, MIL, and ISO welding standards and codes.
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Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Purpose
As a Weld Engineer, you will drive the development and qualification of innovative weld joints to enable automated, fixtureless assembly of multi-component designs.
Work Environment
- •This is a fully on-site role at our Torrance, CA headquarters.
- •Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels of Weld Engineer II - Principal Weld Engineer as evaluated through our interview process.
- •Weld Engineer II / E04: $122,430 - 168,340
- •Senior Weld Engineer / E05: $141,380 - 194,390
- •Staff Weld Engineer / E06: $163,270 - $224,500
- •Principal Weld Engineer / E07: $188,590 - $259,310
Pay Range
$122,430 — $259,310 USD
What We Offer
- •Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- •Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- •Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- •Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- •Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
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