Welding Engineer – Robotic Automation & Technical Leadership

Welding Engineer – Robotic Automation & Technical Leadership

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $/Yr

Web Publication Date: 9/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Pewaukee, WI 53188

Job Function:

Up to $110,000/yr Pewaukee, WI Area (100% Onsite / Occasional Travel) 1st Shift / Mon-Fri Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Compensation & Benefits:
  Baseline salary range up to $110,000/yr depending on experience, supported by a full corporate benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability) and a 401(k) retirement match.
• Role & Impact:
  Supervisor-level technical authority serving as the primary lead for weld process development, WPS qualification, quality compliance, and technical mentorship of Robotic Welding Technicians.
• Company Culture:
  Direct-hire position with a premier, family-owned custom automation integrator known for leading-edge technology, dedicated R&D, continuous project variety, and strong employee stability.
• Core Technical Scope:
  Weld procedure specifications (WPS/PQR), root cause defect analysis, process selection (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc, laser), code compliance (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX), and robotic cell layout collaboration.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands‑on experience); 5-8+ years of progressive welding engineering experience.

If you are an experienced Welding Engineer who combines deep hands‑on process mastery with a passion for guiding technical teams, this supervisor-level position with an industry-leading custom systems integrator offers an ideal career move. Operating as a true technical authority, you will serve as the primary expert on weld process development, quality standards, and defect troubleshooting across complex, one‑of‑a‑kind automation projects.

You will mentor Robotic Welding Technicians, review robot weld paths, qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS), and collaborate directly with engineering and quality teams to ensure all builds meet strict customer and code requirements.

• Technical Leadership & Mentoring:
  Act as the technical lead for Robotic Welding Technicians, providing hands‑on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and review of complex robot weld programs and parameters.
• Process & Procedure Development:
  Develop, document, and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and parameters for new materials, joint configurations, and automated processes.
• Process Selection & Tooling Review:
  Select optimal welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc, laser welding) and partner with design engineers to evaluate fixtures and cell layouts for part access and repeatability.
• Quality & Code Compliance:
  Investigate nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and ensure full compliance with applicable codes (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) and defense‑adjacent customer specs.
• Project & Quoting Support:
  Provide technical input on project estimating regarding weld process feasibility, cycle times, and equipment requirements.
• Integration & Commissioning:
  Support new equipment integration, robot commissioning, and process validation, traveling occasionally to client facilities for startup support.

• Progressive Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  5 to 8+ years of experience in welding engineering, weld process development, or robotic welding technical leadership.
• Welding Processes:
  Deep technical capability in GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, robotic arc welding, laser welding, and metallurgy dynamics.
• Procedure Qualification Depth:
  Verifiable track record developing, qualifying, and…