ABB Welding Automation Engineer — Programming & Troubleshooting

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Dodge Center, Minnesota is seeking an experienced automation engineer specializing in ABB welding robots. You will program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize RAPID programs for robotic welding applications.

The role emphasizes diagnosing robot, electrical, mechanical, and process issues, while applying knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, safety circuits, and industrial controls to keep production running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience programming ABB welding robots and RAPID languages.
• Troubleshooting robotic welding systems, weld schedules, torch calibration, seam tracking.
• Diagnose and resolve robot, electrical, mechanical, and process issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, schematics, and troubleshooting.

Skills

ABB Welding Robot Programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Experience programming ABB welding robots is required. Candidates must be able to create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize ABB RAPID programs for robotic welding applications.
• Experience troubleshooting robotic welding systems, weld schedules, torch calibration, touch sensing, seam tracking, and production support.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve robot, electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, schematics, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience programming and supporting ABB robotic paint systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs, including Studio 5000/RSLogix, HMI, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial Ethernet networks.
• Experience with industrial controls, I/O systems, safety circuits, and field devices.
• Knowledge of robotic vision systems, seam tracking, and automation integration.
• Experience commissioning new equipment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirement:

• Hands-on ABB welding robot programming experience is mandatory.
• Experience with ABB paint robots and Rockwell PLC/controls is highly desired and will be considered a strong advantage.

Skills:

• ABB Welding Robot Programming & Troubleshooting.
• Allen-Bradley PLC.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.