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Overview

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry through innovation and collaboration. The Welding Specialist Engineer will support project teams in ensuring quality and efficiency in welding and fabrication processes while contributing to the development of sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

  • Support the System Level Materials Lead engineer during project and tender phases as a welding expert.
  • Assist engineering during design and execution of projects.
  • Provide technical support and guidance on welding engineering, fabrication techniques, and quality control.
  • Assist in initiatives focused on Simplification, Standardization, and Industrialization (SSI) of materials and processes.
  • Contribute to product development and qualification efforts.
  • Support supplier qualification and industrialization processes.
  • Conduct technical audits during projects to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align welding and fabrication strategies with project goals.
  • Support the life cycle of all products and systems, applying expertise in materials science, metallurgy, welding, and NDT.
  • Engage in technical negotiations with clients and suppliers as needed.
  • Participate in product and process development activities related to materials and welding technologies.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in materials science and fabrication technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in metallic materials welding and fabrication processes.
  • Strong knowledge of welding processes & technologies, material properties, testing methods, and fabrication techniques and NDT processes.
  • Experience with industry standards and regulations related to welding and fabrication.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 60 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 209 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 123 different employers. 9 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 519 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

TechnipFMC currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welding Specialist Engineer figures were last recalculated when this page was built.