Welding Research Engineer

ITW • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Join the Weld Process & Solutions Development group as a Welding Research Engineer. This role is ideal for a creative problem solver interested in advancing welding technologies that empower metal fabricators to build a better world. You’ll make a big impact by working across disciplines to greatly influence ITW Welding Group’s family of products. Be part of the future and create best-in-class solutions with one of the largest welding equipment manufacturers in the world.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Welding Engineering or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of arc physics and the key influencers of metal transfer.
• Strong mathematical and computer modeling skills applied to welding phenomena.
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as data acquisition systems, electronic sensors, oscilloscopes, high-speed video, DOE, and statistical data analysis.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, electromagnetism, and material properties relevant to welding.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Innately curious, self-starter mindset that thrives in ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience of related industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with arc welding processes (GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW).
• Prior experience in welding equipment development or the metal fabrication industry.
• Familiarity with analog and digital control systems in welding applications.
• Proficiency in writing software in both PC and embedded environments.
• Ability to design and build custom test fixtures.
• Active network within the welding industry and academia.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customer Service to translate industry needs into commercial solutions.
• Conduct fundamental investigations that produce unique combinations of welding processes, consumables, and equipment.
• Design and execute experiments end-to-end: generate a hypothesis, customize test equipment, acquire data, run statistical analysis, and share results.
• Represent ITW Welding in the technical research community through technical conferences and university partnerships.
• Stay current with global academic research in welding technology.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to convert discoveries into patents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior