FANUC Weld Engineer: 1-Week Spot Welding Startup

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 218,000 - 273,000; Part time

Job summary

GableTek is seeking an experienced Weld Engineer for a 1-week onsite project in Sterling Heights, Michigan to set up a FANUC robotic spot welding cell from the ground up, including robot programming, weld parameter development, process validation, and commissioning. The candidate should have extensive FANUC robot experience and automotive welding standards, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision to deliver a fully functional welding process within a tight schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming FANUC industrial robots.
• Strong experience with robotic resistance spot welding.
• Experience creating robotic welding programs from the ground up.
• Knowledge of robot frames, TCPs, I/O configuration, and production optimization.
• Experience commissioning robotic welding cells.
• Ability to troubleshoot FANUC robots, weld controllers, and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and robot documentation.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Program and configure a FANUC robot for resistance spot welding applications.
• Build and commission a robotic spot weld process from scratch.
• Create and optimize robot paths, weld schedules, and production sequences.
• Configure TCPs, frames, payloads, I/O, and tool data.
• Integrate and verify spot weld gun operation and welding equipment.
• Perform robot mastering, calibration, and accuracy verification.
• Troubleshoot robotic, electrical, and welding process issues.
• Optimize cycle time while maintaining weld quality.
• Validate weld quality through testing and process adjustments.
• Ensure all robot safety functions and interlocks operate correctly.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to complete startup on schedule.
• Document programming changes and provide commissioning support.

Skills

FANUC robots

Spot welding

Welding cell programming

Electrical drawings

Production optimization

Job description

GableTek is seeking an experienced Weld Engineer for a 1-week onsite project in Sterling Heights, Michigan to set up a FANUC robotic spot welding cell from the ground up, including robot programming, weld parameter development, process validation, and commissioning. The candidate should have extensive FANUC robot experience and automotive welding standards, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision to deliver a fully functional welding process within a tight schedule.