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Welding is a specialized field that is in high demand due to the rapid advancement of industries.

Engineering Welders generally cover the areas of welding processes, metallurgy, design, and non-destructive evaluation. Welding processes are very complex. In processes like arc, laser and electron-beam welding, the four states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma) coexist simultaneously. Some materials, like steel, are easy to weld, while others like titanium are very difficult to weld. Engineering Welders must understand all facets of the field to produce quality products and processes. Designs that are suitable for welding by a human may not be suitable for welding by a machine. Design for welding is an important and often overlooked consideration.

Structural engineering is a critical and specialized discipline, but since most structures are welded, welding engineer has a hand in this field as well. Since the structures built are subject to environmental degradation in ways that depend on welding, a welding engineer must also understand the basic concepts of corrosion engineering.

After a weldment is completed for new fabrication or repair, the Engineering Welder must use nondestructive evaluation techniques, such as visual, dye-penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and X-ray imaging to interrogate the quality of a weld.

Welding engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on the design, production, and maintenance of welded structures. Engineering Welders are responsible for ensuring the integrity and safety of welded components in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing. They use their knowledge of materials, metallurgy, and welding processes to develop and implement welding procedures, conduct inspections, and troubleshoot welding-related issues. This field requires a strong understanding of physics, materials science, and mechanical engineering principles.