Welding Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in welding automation is seeking a Welding Automation Engineer to support global customers and enhance automated welding systems. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and have solid experience in welding processes. This role includes international travel and offers the chance to work with industry leaders. Competitive salary and a private medical plan are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical plan

Supportive team environment

Global impact opportunity

Qualifications

• Solid experience in welding processes and welding equipment maintenance.
• Background in manufacturing, with knowledge of managing parts and inventory systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer literacy.
• Culturally aware and able to adapt to working in different countries and environments.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance visits to existing and new customers across the globe.
• Deliver training on semi-automated and fully automatic MIG welding processes.
• Conduct customer visits to promote and sell our products.
• Support the design, assembly, and testing of automated welding machines.

Skills

Welding processes

Welding equipment maintenance

Customer-first mindset

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Welding Automation Engineer to join our team, supporting global customers and playing a key role in building cutting-edge automated welding systems at our plant in Irvine.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance visits to existing and new customers across the globe.
• Deliver training on semi-automated and fully automatic MIG welding processes.
• Conduct customer visits to promote and sell our products.
• Support the design, assembly, and testing of automated welding machines at our manufacturing facility.
• Assist in managing parts inventory and ensure smooth operations within the workshop.
• Serve as a technical advisor and hands-on engineer in both customer and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in welding processes and welding equipment maintenance.
• Background in manufacturing, with knowledge of managing parts and inventory systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer literacy.
• A strong customer-first mindset with excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Culturally aware and able to adapt to working in different countries and environments.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally at short notice (up to 20 weeks per year).
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering is .
• Meticulous in your work, and a critical eye for detail and procedure.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of welding automation technology.
• Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
• Make a global impact while based in the beautiful region of South West Scotland.
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to work with industry-leading customers worldwide.
• Private medical plan available.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.