Welding​/Joining Engineer

A welding/joining engineer at KUKA Systems is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining welding and joining processes for automation. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with automotive welding applications, industrial robots, and automated manufacturing systems, with a strong focus on process reliability, productivity, and weld quality.

• Develop, optimize, and validate welding processes for automotive applications.
• Support resistance spot welding, GMAW, laser welding, laser brazing, and other joining technologies including mechanical fastening.
• Establish process parameters windows, and production standards.
• Evaluate materials, weld designs, consumables, and equipment.
• Conduct weld trials, process validations, and capability studies.

• Support programming, setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of robotic welding systems.
• Experience with industrial robot platforms including KUKA, FANUC, ABB, and Kawasaki
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• Optimize robot paths, weld sequences, cycle times, and production efficiency.
• Support integration of welding equipment, robots, PLCs, sensors, and safety systems.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and pilot builds.

• Provide hands‑on engineering support for automotive production operations.
• Troubleshoot welding defects, robotic faults, and equipment issues.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product launches, equipment installations, and manufacturing changes.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams.

• Ensure welding processes meet customer specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Develop and maintain welding procedures, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, and corrective action activities.
• Analyze weld quality data and implement process improvements.
• Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and consumable costs.
• Evaluate new welding technologies and automation opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in welding or manufacturing engineering, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with robotic welding systems, including KUKA, FANUC, ABB, and/or Kawasaki.
• Strong knowledge of resistance spot welding/ laser or robotic arc welding.
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment and production processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, materials, and weld quality.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.