As a Welding Engineer, you will need to master following:

• engineering processes
• perform welding inspection
• select filler metal

More generally, a welding engineer is also versed in:

• adjust engineering designs
• apply arc welding techniques
• apply technical communication skills
• approve engineering design
• consult technical resources
• define technical requirements
• design drawings
• develop new welding techniques
• draw design sketches
• engineering principles
• ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
• industrial engineering
• liaise with managers
• manufacturing processes
• operate oxy-fuel welding torch
• operate soldering equipment
• operate welding equipment
• perform scientific research
• prepare production prototypes
• production processes
• research welding techniques
• spot metal imperfections
• technical drawings
• types of metal
• use technical drawing software
• welding techniques

It also helps to know the following:

• define manufacturing quality criteria
• ferrous metal processing
• identify customer's needs
• maintain safe engineering watches
• perform metal active gas welding
• perform metal inert gas welding
• perform tungsten inert gas welding
• CAD software
• analyse test data
• apply brazing techniques
• coordinate engineering teams
• ensure correct gas pressure
• ensure equipment maintenance
• ensure finished product meet requirements
• evaluate employees work
• follow company standards
• identify hazards in the workplace
• inspect quality of products
• liaise with quality assurance
• mathematics
• operate brazing equipment
• perform test run
• record test data
• supervise staff