(7867) Automation Welding Engineer - American Welding & Gas

American Welding and Gas, Inc.; Riverside, Lexington (CA, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Welding Engineer to enhance sales and support customer relationships. This role involves developing strategies for new business, troubleshooting customer issues, and promoting sales initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in welding engineering or automation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive, family-like atmosphere, along with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure

Annual Performance Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Family-like atmosphere

Continuous growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in welding or automation, preferably in a sales support role.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding processes and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support new business development and maintain customer relationships.
• Install and program robotic systems and improve account profitability.

Skills

Welding processes

Automation technologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

American Welding & Gas, Inc. has an exciting new opportunity for an Automation Welding Engineer (AWE) based in our Lexington, IN location.

The AUTOMATION WELDING ENGINEER (AWE) will provide support to sales team members to help grow sales revenues and profits, gain new strategic opportunities, and meet sales targets within an assigned designated geographic area. The AWE will be a contributor who is accountable for serving as a specialist to assist with profitable contracts with large, key and/or complex accounts often driving a particular market segment.

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay structure.
• Annual Performance Bonuses.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• AWG Culture- Known for being one of the best in the industry, offering a family-like atmosphere and continuous growth opportunities, resulting in an industry-low turnover rate.

Following an extensive training program, the Automation Welding Engineer will:

• Provide support to focus on new business development, maintaining customer relationships and troubleshooting specific customer problems.
• Develop consulting audit form with sales team, including long and short-term goals and pricing strategy.
• Support joint targets with other sales personnel.
• Help to install and program robotic systems and other automation equipment.
• Improve the profitability of existing accounts by fully understanding the cost to serve and the value propositions for the customers.
• Promote sales, introduce the organization’s programs and provide account services to assigned and potential customers.
• Assist in securing long term relationships by negotiating straightforward agreements with the sales team.
• Maintain good coordination and communication with other sales groups and functional groups, such as marketing, customer service, production, engineering, logistics, law and others, to ensure that the account strategies are aligned with the available resources and market objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

AWE Qualifications & Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in welding, automation, or a related industry. Experience in a sales support role is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding processes and equipment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to understand customer needs and develop appropriate solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

AWE Preferred Skills:

• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
• Relevant certifications in welding or automation technologies.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Sales process training.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principles.

American Welding & Gas, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and distributing a wide range of gases, including industrial, medical, specialty, and beverage gases, along with associated welding and safety supplies. With a presence in over 30 states and Canada, we operate more than 100 retail outlets and 22 gas fill plants. Our team of over 800 dedicated employees ensures prompt service and delivery to our customers. Whether it's bulk quantities of cryogenic gases or individual packaged gas cylinders, we cater to the diverse needs of our clientele.

American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.