Virtual Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector — Applied Research & QA

Advance frontier AI capabilities from home as a Virtual Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector — Applied Research & QA at TopChoice Recruiting (paying $80 - $130/hour). Our cognitive talent team works directly on post-training alignment, reinforcement learning feedback, and domain verification across Metallographic Microstructure Evaluation, Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750, ASTM E112), Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance.

Key Contributions

• 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.
• High attention to detail when reviewing technical or domain-specific documentation.
• Self-motivated and reliable within an asynchronous remote work environment.
• Evaluate and interpret metallographic microstructures to determine material acceptability and conformance to standards.
• Conduct heat treatment process analysis and acceptance reviews in accordance with AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related US specifications.
• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and apply CWI acceptance criteria to real-world case studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 20 open positions
• 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
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience making high-stakes accept/reject calls on micrographs, weld macros, fracture surfaces, coatings, or LPBF additive builds.
• Advanced knowledge of US and international standards including ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC.
• Current or prior AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials, or equivalent metallurgical certification.
• Proven experience in metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, weld inspection, and industrial coating assessment.

Contract Rate & Schedule

• 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: TopChoice Recruiting

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