PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - STAFF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - Pressure Vessel, Structural Welding
Southwest Research Institute - Fulltime • Texas, San Antonio • Posted June 11, 2026
About the Role
Who We Are: The Mechanical Fabrication Centers Section provides engineered fabrication services for commercial and government customers. We fabricate precision machined components and welded joint assemblies to the most stringent of requirements. We service all technical areas of Southwest Research Institute and are involved in a large cross section of the total of SwRI's and commissioned pressure vessels of various types for land-based, subsea, manned, and unmanned purposes. The Mechanical Fabrication Center executes projects that cover every aspect of SwRI's slogan from deep sea to deep space. Objectives of this Role: Apply advanced principles, theories and concepts to welding and fabrication execution, leading project fabrication efforts by translating design intent into qualified, repeatable welding processes for large pressure vessels and structural assemblies. Ensure conformance of welded assemblies to approved procedures, dimensional requirements, and pressure-boundary quality s...