Welding Engineer

To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:

• Develop new welding technologies related to new products requirement.
• Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Assist in development of the weld quality control process.
• Guides design develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
• Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
• Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).

This full-time, salary, role is a part of our Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands on experience in manual and automated welding processes
• Working knowledge of MIG and Spot-welding processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and workflow
• Excellent "hands on" welding and training skills.
• Knowledge in robotic welding and material handling applications.
• Knowledge in robotic programming (ex. ABB, Fanuc robots, etc.)
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings
• Mechanical Ability
• Specialized knowledge of the following:
• Weld power source, wire feeder, torch and reamer
• Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications
• Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding
• Customer welding specifications and testing requirements