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Engineer, Senior Principal - Technology

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Houston, Texas

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Change Requests/Orders, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Processing, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Research, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Leadership, Material Fatigue, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Metallurgy, Multitasking, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Quality Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Regulations, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Robotics, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Prospecting, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Structural Evaluation, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Welding, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
1 day ago
Are you passionate about being at the forefront of emerging technologies in the maritime and offshore industries-especially where advanced materials, welding, and robotics intersect?

ABS is a leading Classification Society driven by its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. In fulfilling this mission, ABS leads research and develops guidance and requirements focused on the safe implementation of new technology in the marine and offshore environment.

As a Senior Principal Engineer in the Technology organization, you will provide strategic technical leadership in the development, qualification, and industry adoption of advanced materials, welding technologies, and robotic systems for marine and offshore applications. You will lead complex, high-impact applied research and development programs, guide multidisciplinary teams, support business development and external engagement, and contribute to the evolution of ABS rules, guidance, and best practices. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong program leadership, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders across the maritime technology ecosystem.

What You Will Do
  • Identify, define, and develop strategic Technology programs and projects in the areas of materials, welding, robotics, and related digital technologies, and recommend priorities aligned with ABS business and technical objectives.
  • Lead and supervise large, complex, and/or multiple concurrent projects involving robotic welding, weld quality assessment, structural integrity, materials performance, and technology qualification.
  • Direct investigations into the requirements, standards, and qualification processes associated with the use of humanoid and other robotic systems for shipyard welding, including: (1) Developing and assessing welding procedures for robotic welding applications. (2) Defining data requirements and acceptance criteria for weld quality based on sensor and process data from robots. (3) Evaluating methods to qualify robotic welding systems and operators and to qualify the resulting welds.
  • Serve as technical authority and principal subject-matter expert on materials behavior and degradation mechanisms, including corrosion, fatigue, fracture, embrittlement, and related structural integrity issues in marine and offshore environments.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and provide day-to-day leadership, direction, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and other technical staff.
  • Review, assign, and monitor technical work performed by engineers and senior engineers, ensuring delivery of high-quality service, technical consistency, and strong customer relationships.
  • Contribute to and lead the development of ABS rules, guidance notes, best practices, and rule-change proposals related to welding, robotics, materials, and associated qualification methodologies.
  • Maintain active awareness of technical, regulatory, business, and market developments affecting present and potential customers, and communicate relevant information promptly to management and project teams.
  • Serve as a key technical representative to customers, industry groups, research partners, shipyards, owners, OEMs, and technology developers, actively promoting ABS services and capabilities throughout the business community.
  • Develop or assist in the development of qualification statements, proposals, bids, and project scopes, and present these to prospective clients and partners as needed.
  • Plan and manage assigned budgets, schedules, resources, technical deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Advise management on short- and long-term technical capability, manpower, and training needs within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Perform selected engineering reviews, analyses, and technical assessments where needed, particularly for critical or novel applications.
  • Author, review, and present technical papers, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Ensure that all ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System requirements and ABS Quality System requirements are fulfilled within areas of responsibility.

What You Will Need

Education and Experience
  • Minimum of 15 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, maritime-related industry, heavy fabrication environment, research organization, robotics or welding automation environment, design/consulting organization, or classification society; experience in classification, standards development, or applied R&D strongly preferred.
  • B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Civi

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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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