Senior Prototype Engineer, Welding
panthalassaPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted February 17, 2026
$100k - $175k
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Job Description
The Senior Prototype Engineer, Welding is responsible for designing, building, and refining hardware prototypes capable of withstanding harsh ocean conditions, working closely with engineers and machinists to ensure high-quality fabrication, documentation, and shop operations to support the company's ocean energy technology development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manufacture prototype and production hardware using welding, machining, CAD, and additive processes
- Fabricate and weld structural assemblies from engineering drawings
- Develop and document production processes, work instructions, and shop capabilities
- Provide direct DFM feedback to design engineers to improve manufacturability and cost
- Design and build fixturing to support repeatable fabrication and assembly
- Maintain shop organization, tooling systems, and equipment readiness
- Enforce and model a strong safety culture in daily work
- Order supplies and research tools, materials, and techniques to improve shop performance
- Create and maintain documentation systems using standard office software
- Support other teams such as facilities, logistics, and operations as needed
Requirements
- Five (5) years of professional welding and fabrication experience.
- Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Demonstrated experience with bending and sheet metal fabrication.
- Professional CAD experience, with NX preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret weldment drawings and engineering documentation.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience welding using FCAW processes.
- Experience with non-destructive evaluation methods, preferably ultrasonic testing (UT).
- Experience working across a wide range of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Ability to follow instructions precisely and push back when instructions are incomplete or incorrect.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-directed work ethic with the ability to operate independently.
- Demonstrated drive for continuous improvement in tools, processes, and organization.
- Proficiency with standard computer software including word processors and spreadsheets.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods up to 8 hours per day and occasionally lift 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to work at height ladders and platforms and in confined spaces with appropriate safety equipment and training.
- Willingness to support other teams across the company when needed.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to support occasional deployment or field assignments of up to two weeks at a time, one to two times per year.
Benefits & Perks
Cash compensation of 100,000 - 175,000
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid for long-term financial support if disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to Portland
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