Automated Welding Specialist

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more atwww.bwxt.com. Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.   Position Overview: As our Automated Welding Specialist, you will support the Welding Engineering team by developing automated weld processes, programming and maintaining welding equipment, and helping implement new welding technologies. You will collaborate closely with the Robotic Welding Lead, internal departments, shop supervisors, welders, and the WE team to ensure effective and efficient welding operations. You will also work with external vendors to coordinate equipment support and influence technical solutions. This role has no direct reports but requires strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional partnership. Location: Onsite, Cambridge ON   Your Day to Day as our Automated Welding Specialist:

Develop welding procedures and program robotic and automated welding systems for large nuclear components. Lead R&D efforts to create first‑of‑a‑kind welding processes and equipment solutions, including preparing summary reports. Write technical specifications for purchasing manual and automated welding equipment. Maintain process control during critical welding activities to ensure quality and compliance. Provide hands‑on production support to meet quality standards and delivery requirements. Collaborate with Welding Engineers and Operators to establish welding parameters, joint designs, and consumable selections for ferrous and non‑ferrous materials. Oversee welding operations involved in creating Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR). Train and support welders, machine operators, and robotic operators. Maintain regular shop‑floor presence to monitor, verify, and guide in‑process welding activities. Ensure welders and operators follow correct procedures and approved processes. Review and verify weld data, inspection results, and quality records. Support and develop tooling solutions for both manual and automated welding applications. Identify and report welding‑related issues, including equipment, tooling, and human performance concerns. Assist with emergent welding needs and problem‑solving as they arise. Interpret customer drawings, codes, standards, and technical procedures. Manage welder and operator qualifications when required.

University degree or college diploma in engineering, welding and robotics, materials, mechatronics, or a related field. At least 5 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience; experience