Job Description

Overview

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry by building a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration. The Welding and Fabrication Engineer role focuses on advancing welding and fabrication processes while ensuring technical integrity and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research and development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and New Product Development (NPD) projects for welding of metallic materials.
  • Drive Simplification, Standardization, and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives for welding materials and processes.
  • Lead welding product development, qualification programs, and supplier industrialization.
  • Serve as the welding engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) and resolve complex welding and fabrication issues.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project teams to align welding strategies with business objectives.
  • Develop, review, and approve welding specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Advance materials and welding technologies by leading innovation and mentoring engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic materials welding and fabrication processes.
  • Strong knowledge of welding processes & technologies, material properties, testing methods, and fabrication techniques.
  • Experience with industry standards and regulations related to welding and fabrication.
  • Willingness to travel as required.
  • Knowledge of corrosion and sour grade materials.
  • Experience in the oil and gas industry.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $22/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $19–$24/hr across 8 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 321 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 178 different employers. 80 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 497 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.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). 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 Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

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