2nd Shift Welding Engineer

Venteon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Welding Engineer in Chicago, IL to join our engineering team. The role focuses on specifying welding systems, equipment, and robotic applications, while driving maintenance and process improvements across welding operations.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in welding/robotics, 3+ years in welding/joining, MIG and robotic welding experience, and strong knowledge of AutoCAD and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in welding/robotics engineering or equivalent; CWI/CWE preferred.
• At least 3 years hands-on experience in manual and automated welding/joining processes.
• Working knowledge of MIG welding processes.
• Robotic welding programming and material handling experience.
• Familiarity with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC/OSHA safety and machine guarding requirements.
• Experience with weld power sources, wire feeders, torches and reamers.
• Experience with plasma cutting, grinding and rework.
• Awareness of electrical enclosures and power for welding methods.
• Computer literacy and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Specify welding equipment, consumables, electrical/ mechanical systems, robotics, and related welding components.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures for welding equipment including robots; optimize weld parameters.
• Design, develop and test welding methods, materials, and processes.
• Assist QA to maintain weld integrity; coordinate with manufacturing to resolve welding issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving (8D, meetings).

Skills

Welding engineering

Robotic welding

MIG welding

AutoCAD

Electrical safety

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in welding/robotics engineering

CWI/CWE

Tools

Robotic welding equipment

Welding power sources

Job description

2ND SHIFT WELDING ENGINEER NEEDED - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Chicago, Illinois needs a 2nd Shift Welding Engineer. This Position is part of the Clients Engineering Team and Reports to the Engineering Manager. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. A Relocation Package is Available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Design, develop and test welding methods, materials, processes, and results.
• Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in weld/robotics engineering or equivalent, CWI, CWE.
• Minimum three (3) years of related technical, hands-on experience in manual and automated welding or joining processes.
• Working knowledge of MIG welding processes
• Knowledge in robotic welding and programming, and material handling applications.
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings -
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA and machine safety, electrical safety, robotic safety, and machine guarding components.
• Weld power source, wire feeder, torch, and reamer
• Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications.
• Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding or Gas metal arc and resistance spot welding.
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.