2nd Shift Welding Engineer

Venteon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd shift Welding Engineer near Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and is a full-time, permanent position with competitive pay, bonus potential, good benefits, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package is available for the right candidate.

The engineer will specify welding systems, develop maintenance procedures, and design welding methods while supporting QA and safety compliance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in weld/robotics engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in manual and automated welding.
• Knowledge of MIG welding processes.
• Knowledge of robotic welding and programming.
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA and machine safety.

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.).

Skills

MIG welding

Robotic welding

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in welding/robotics

CWI certification

CWE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

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.