Work-From-Home Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector — Scientific & Engineering AI | Frontier AI Specialist

RemoteWork Talent Agency has an immediate remote opening for a Work-From-Home Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector — Scientific & Engineering AI | Frontier AI Specialist earning $80 - $130/hour. In this flexible work-from-home engagement (open to candidates in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, and Ireland), you will apply practical mastery of Metallographic Microstructure Evaluation, Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750, ASTM E112), Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance to stress-test large language models, verify factual rigor, and build gold-standard evaluation datasets.

Key Duties & Project Scope

• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and apply CWI acceptance criteria to real-world case studies.
• Perform coating inspection tasks aligned with NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols, ensuring surface integrity and protection requirements are met.
• Review and disposition additive manufacturing (LPBF) defects based on detailed build and cross-sectional data.
• Supply detailed, transparent, well-documented written and verbal feedback on accept/reject decisions, supporting data-driven insights for AI model training.
• Reference and apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards to a variety of metal samples, weldments, coatings, and AM builds.
• Demonstrated professional or academic background in Metallographic Microstructure Evaluation, Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750, ASTM E112), Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance, Coating Inspection (NACE/AMPP, SSPC).
• Strong analytical reasoning and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in written English.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, weld inspection, and industrial coating assessment.
• Working knowledge of additive manufacturing processes, especially laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and associated defect mechanisms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to explain technical reasoning clearly.
• Demonstrated background in remote or digital project collaboration, with strong self-direction and accountability for deliverables.
• Compensation Band: $80 - $130/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 20 open positions

Pay Rate & Contract Overview

• Compensation Rate: $80 - $130/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Metallographic Microstructure Evaluation, Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750, ASTM E112), Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance, Coating Inspection (NACE/AMPP, SSPC), Additive Manufacturing (LPBF) Defect Disposition
• Hiring Agency: RemoteWork Talent Agency

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