Welding Engineering
Welding engineering is a multi-facetted engineering discipline, involved with all aspects of welding from start to finish. Many organizations, large and small, employ welding engineers, directly or on contract, to oversee their welding activities to ensure weldments are strong, sound, and have the properties necessary for the application. Welding engineers must have a basic understanding of metallurgy, and know what happens to metals and alloys when they are heated, welded, or cut. They need detailed knowledge of welding processes and consumables. They should also appreciate what happens to welded materials when they are used at extreme temperatures, in corrosive environments, or in other extreme applications. Welding engineers are involved in preparation and implementation of welding procedures. Their involvement may include joint design, assigning welding positions, process and consumable selection, any heat treatment before, during, or after welding, welder training, and trouble shooting. Most welding engineers will also have a responsibility to oversee production welding, to ensure procedures are being followed and to advise on practical problems and issues that arise in the course of the work. They would also be involved in any failures that occur in the workshop or when the welded component is in service.
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