2nd Shift Welding Engineer: Robotics & Automation

Venteon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Welding Engineer in Chicago, IL to join our engineering team. The role involves specifying welding equipment and robotic systems, developing maintenance procedures, and designing welding methods to improve weld quality and efficiency.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in weld/robotics engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years in welding/joining, MIG welding expertise, and robotic welding programming knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in manual and automated welding or joining processes.
• Working knowledge of MIG welding processes.
• Knowledge of robotic welding and programming, and material handling applications.
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Weld power source, wire feeder, torch, and reamer.

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 programming

Electrical/controls knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in weld/robotics engineering

CWI

CWE

Tools

AutoCAD

Weld drawings

Microsoft Office

Robotic weld controllers

Job description

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Welding Engineer in Chicago, IL to join our engineering team. The role involves specifying welding equipment and robotic systems, developing maintenance procedures, and designing welding methods to improve weld quality and efficiency.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in weld/robotics engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years in welding/joining, MIG welding expertise, and robotic welding programming knowledge.