Robotic Welding Engineer
About The Position
The Robotic Welding Engineer serves as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for all robotic welding operations within the facility. This position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining automated welding processes that deliver world-class quality, productivity, and safety. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Program Management, the Robotic Welding Engineer leads process development for new product introductions (NPI), drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and resolves complex manufacturing challenges. This position provides technical leadership for robotic welding but is not responsible for direct supervision of production personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of robotic welding engineering experience.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing.
- Experience with robotic MIG welding.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication.
- Experience launching new manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting NPI.
- Experience with Yaskawa robots
- Experience with ABB robots
- Experience with Fanuc robots
- Experience with Panasonic robots
- Strong knowledge of Robotic programming
- Strong knowledge of MIG welding
- Strong knowledge of Weld metallurgy
- Strong knowledge of Welding parameters
- Strong knowledge of Weld fixture design
- Strong knowledge of GD&T
- Strong knowledge of Blueprint interpretation
- Strong knowledge of Process validation
- Strong knowledge of Statistical process control
- Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis
- Strong knowledge of PFMEA
- Strong knowledge of Control Plans
- Strong knowledge of APQP
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of Continuous Improvement
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
- Experience using ERP/MES systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop, program, commission, and optimize robotic welding systems for new and existing products.
- Establish robust welding parameters that maximize quality, repeatability, throughput, and equipment utilization.
- Lead robotic weld cell startup activities, process validation, and production release.
- Troubleshoot complex welding, robotic, and automation issues.
- Optimize cycle times while maintaining customer quality requirements.
- Develop standardized robotic welding practices across all production lines.
- Lead manufacturing engineering support for new welded products.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with customers and internal engineering teams.
- Develop manufacturing strategies for new welded assemblies.
- Design and validate weld fixtures and tooling.
- Support prototype builds through production launch.
- Lead projects focused on: Scrap reduction, Weld quality improvement, Cycle time reduction, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Automation improvements, Cost reduction, Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.
- Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Serve as the company's technical expert in robotic welding processes.
- Mentor technicians, programmers, operators, and manufacturing engineers.
- Develop robotic welding standards and best practices.
- Evaluate new welding technologies, equipment, consumables, and automation solutions.
- Support capital equipment selection and implementation.
- Ensure all welding processes comply with customer specifications and applicable industry standards.
- Develop and maintain welding process documentation.
- Lead root cause investigations for weld-related defects.
- Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Work closely with Quality Engineering to improve first-pass yield.
- Support production during startup, process changes, and troubleshooting.
- Develop work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
- Support Maintenance in preventive maintenance strategies for robotic weld equipment.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding welding equipment and consumables.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
