Welding Engineering - Ohio State University - Main Campus

Welding Engineering from Ohio State University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Welding engineering employs science and engineering in joining components made of metals, ceramics, plastics, and other materials. Welding engineering includes the designing of the joints to be welded, the development of the detailed joining procedures to be used, the selection of the materials incorporated in the joint, joint inspection, and the quality control for the final product. Welding engineering can also involve research in these areas, such as developing new welding processes or procedures for new materials. Welding engineers work with design engineers to develop efficient welding designs and fabrication procedures. Program Educational Objectives Welding engineers will be able to utilize the fundamental principles of engineering science and mathematics, and are aware of the underlying historic, social, ethical and aesthetic aspects of engineering. Welding engineers will have knowledge of the fundamental theory of the process, design, materials and testing aspects of welding. Welding engineers will be able to apply their fundamental welding engineering knowledge in an integrated fashion to solve diverse practical problems in the welding and joining field. Welding engineers will be able to communicate effectively in written, oral, and informal forms with a variety of audiences. Welding engineers will be able to work effectively in independent and collaborative aspects of their professional activity in an organized and productive fashion. Co-Curricular Opportunities A strong American Welding Society (AWS) Student Chapter also helps provide students with further educational activities. AWS members help with the annual Open House recruiting event, as well as other recruiting activities and provide other services to the department and the program, including operating the bookstore for specialized educational and promotional materials. Professional speakers are invited to AWS student chapter meetings and plant and industry tours are sponsored. In addition, the student chapter often combines meetings with the local professional AWS Chapter for an even broader range of professional speakers and topics. Welding engineering students are required to complete a one-quarter internship before graduation, generally in the summer before the final year. Students are encouraged to plan for other co-op or internship opportunities earlier in their academic career. Co-op and/or internship experience not only helps a student earn high wages toward their academic expenses, but also helps them use the knowledge gained to decide which area, if any, they may wish to concentrate their technical electives, and/or whether graduate work would be appropriate. A student often receives a job offer upon graduation from a company with which they had a co-op or internship. Welding engineering students often find time to also take a minor in addition to their major course work. A minor helps a student explore the basics in another area of study which will be ultimately helpful in their careers. Students take minors in nuclear engineering, manufacturing engineering , biomedical engineering, business, languages, and many other areas available at Ohio State. Career Prospects in Welding Engineering Welding engineers are involved in research and development, production, construction, and inspection functions involving welded fabrication. They also work in consulting, teaching, management, sales, and service functions. There are also opportunities to be owners or partners in private sector businesses. As the world becomes more conscious of the environment and the need for conservation of natural resources, many new opportunities are available for welding engineers. These opportunities include the design and manufacture of lighter and safer automobiles, trucks, and airplanes with increased fuel economy and improved environment control systems. The exploration of space brings the opportunity of designing and manufacturing space probes and space shuttles. Welding engineering is a growing profession, and it is expected to continue in this growth for many years. Beginning salaries for welding engineers range from $50,000 to $64,000, with an average in the mid 50s, depending on individual qualifications. View more details on Ohio State University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.