2nd Shift Welding Engineer

Venteon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Welding Engineer in the Chicago, IL area to lead welding processes and equipment selection. You will craft welding methods, program robotic welds, and collaborate with QA and manufacturing to ensure weld integrity.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in welding/robotics, 3+ years in welding, MIG knowledge, and safety/compliance awareness. Relocation package may be available and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in weld/robotics engineering or equivalent; CWI, CWE.
• Minimum three years of hands-on experience in manual and automated welding.
• Working knowledge of MIG welding processes.
• Robotic welding knowledge and programming; material handling.
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA and machine safety; electrical/robotic safety.
• Weld power sources and consumables; plasma cutting and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Specify welding equipment, consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems and related components.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures for welding equipment including robotics.
• Design, develop and test welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Assist QA in maintaining weld integrity; interface with manufacturing and maintenance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving (8D reports, meetings).

Skills

MIG welding

Robotic welding programming

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in weld/robotics engineering

CWI

CWE

Tools

AutoCAD

Weld drawings

Robotic welding equipment

Plasma cutting

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.