Fabrication Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Fabrication Engineer to drive hands-on fabrication, welding, and machining activities in our Peoria, IL facility. You will support schedules, process development, validation, and product builds while collaborating with automation and engineering teams.

The role requires strong CAD/SolidWorks skills, fabrication know-how, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams. Expect travel to client sites and a focus on quality SIPs and BOMs for complex assemblies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, or production operations.
• Machinist or welding certification, B.S. in Engineering, technical degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and CNC processes.

Responsibilities

• Support CNC processes for product build requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical diagrams for fixtures and system drawings.
• Collaborate with the automation team during the qualification of automated systems.
• Support the development of hardware for automation solutions, including End-of-Arm (EOA) tooling and fixtures.
• Support the development of Bills of Materials (BOM) for product builds.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and service repair manuals.
• Train technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment.
• Complete product builds using power tools and measuring equipment.
• Perform fabrication activities, including: Welding, Tear Down, Reverse Engineering, Electrical Repairs, Hydraulic Repairs, Pneumatic Repairs.
• Travel approximately 15% to client locations for system integration activities.

Skills

CNC programming

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Technical degree

Welding certification

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Fabrication Engineer with experience in fabrication, manufacturing, machining, welding, and production operations. The candidate will support manufacturing schedules, process development, validation activities, and product builds.

We are looking for a Fabrication Engineer with experience in fabrication, manufacturing, machining, welding, and production operations. The candidate will support manufacturing schedules, process development, validation activities, and product builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Support various CNC processes for product build requirements.
• Read, develop, and interpret mechanical diagrams for complex fixtures and system drawings.
• Collaborate with the automation team during the qualification of automated systems.
• Support the development of hardware for automation solutions, including End-of-Arm (EOA) tooling and fixtures.
• Support the development of Bills of Materials (BOM) for product builds.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and service repair manuals.
• Train technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment.
• Complete product builds using power tools and measuring equipment.
• Perform fabrication activities, including:
  • Welding
  • Tear Down
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Hydraulic Repairs
  • Pneumatic Repairs
• Travel approximately 15% to client locations for system integration activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, or production operations.
• Machinist or welding certification, B.S. in Engineering, technical degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and CNC processes.

Desired Skills

• Ability to program CNC machines.
• CAD and SolidWorks proficiency.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Welding certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.