Welding Engineer

Path Robotics•Columbus, OH

About The Position

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use. Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together. We are looking for a Welding Engineer who will work side-by-side with a team of welding engineers to develop an autonomous robotic welding system capable of automatically generating custom motion plans and weld parameters for any part that it sees. You will also support teams with welding experiments, generating the data that propels our technology forward. You will join a team of dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic people to help create the future of manufacturing.

Requirements

3+ years of experience developing robotic welding procedures in an industrial environment
Proficient in industrial robotics including Yaskawa, ABB, Kuka, or Fanuc platforms
Background in fusion-based weld parameter development for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Proficient with manual welding processes including GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW
Understand weld symbology and print interpretation
Experience with Design of Experiment (DoE) principles
Passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Run weld parameter selection experiments to identify a range of welding parameters (voltage, wire speed, travel speed) that can be used for new customer applications
Partner with robotics engineers to develop a set of rules for how to move the workpiece and robot end-effector to automate trajectory generation
Perform robotic welding experiments to test other systems in development including sensors and inspection systems, path planning and welding strategies, and new hardware
Work with our hardware team to fabricate test coupons for application feasibility testing and other in-house experiments
30%-50% travel required, in which you will be interfacing and working directly with customers.
Operate a state of the art AI-powered robotic welding cell
Manually weld coupons and other test parts when needed
Use powered shop tools to cut and etch weld samples

Benefits

Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
401(k) retirement plan through Empower
Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

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