Welding Engineer
Core
Develop autonomous robotic welding systems that generate custom motion plans and weld parameters for any part, while supporting experiments to advance the technology.
Role type
Welding Engineer (Robotics)
Builds
Autonomous robotic welding cells and custom motion/weld parameter generation software
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Robotics / Welding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Robotic welding procedure development, industrial robotics programming (Yaskawa, ABB, Kuka, Fanuc), fusion-based weld parameter development (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum), manual welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW), weld symbology and print interpretation, Design of Experiment (DoE) principles
Preferred skills
Experience interfacing directly with customers, fabricating test coupons, operating powered shop tools
Technologies
Yaskawa, ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW
Responsibilities
Run weld parameter selection experiments to identify voltage, wire speed, and travel speed ranges; Partner with robotics engineers to develop rules for workpiece and end-effector movement; Perform robotic welding experiments to test sensors, inspection systems, and path planning; Fabricate test coupons for application feasibility testing; Operate AI-powered robotic welding cells; Manually weld coupons and test parts when needed
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
