2nd Shift Welding Engineer – Robotic Weld Specialist

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

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.