Robotics Engineer

SATRAC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SATRAC is seeking a skilled Robotic Welding Engineer to oversee and optimize robotic welding systems, ensuring high-quality weld output and leading automation improvements across welding operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in robotic welding setup, programming, and troubleshooting.

The role requires strong knowledge of MIG/MAG welding, experience with ABB/FANUC/Yaskawa robots, and the ability to read welding drawings and GD&T while maintaining safety standards and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in manufacturing with robotics welding.
• Hands-on robotic welding setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of MIG/MAG welding for structural steel frames.
• Ability to read welding drawings and symbols.
• Familiar with welding safety standards and interlocks.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and maintain robotic welding systems.
• Optimize welding parameters for quality and cycle time.
• Develop and implement welding automation solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of weld defects.
• Train operators on robotic cell usage and safety.
• Support audits and maintain documentation.
• Monitor KPIs for productivity, uptime, weld quality.

Skills

Robot programming

MIG/MAG welding

Welding automation

GD&T reading

Safety standards

Tools

ABB

FANUC

Yaskawa

Job description

skilled Robotic Welding Engineer to oversee and optimize robotic welding systems, ensure high-quality weld output, and lead automation improvements across welding operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in robotic welding setup, programming, and troubleshooting

Principal Accountabilities

• Program, operate, and maintain robotic welding systems (e.g., ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa).
• Review welding drawings, WPS/PQR/WPQ and ensure compliance in robotic processes.
• Optimize weld parameters (voltage, speed, wire feed) for cycle time and quality.
• Develop and implement new welding automation systems for improved efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure smooth integration.
• Train operators and technicians on robotic cell usage, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain PM schedules, spares inventory, and documentation for all welding robots.
• Support IATF/ISO/ASME audits and documentation as required.
• Evaluate and drive productivity, uptime, and weld quality KPIs.

Knowledge & Skills needed to deliver on the accountabilities

• Strong knowledge of MIG/MAG welding processes (especially for structural steel, chassis, or trailers).
• Hands‑on experience in robot programming (ABB / Yaskawa / FANUC etc.).
• Exposure to welding automation, jigs & fixture design basics.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, GD&T, and technical drawings.
• Understanding of robotic safety standards and interlocks.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with WPS/PQR and international welding standard.

Formal Education Requirements, as applicable

Years of relevant Experience needed: Minimum of 4+ years relevant experience in manufacturing industry.