Laser Welding Engineer

Our Next Energy; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is seeking a Laser Welding Engineer to lead welding process development and ownership at our Novi, MI site. The role focuses on laser, TIG, and MIG welding specifications across prototype and production environments.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on laser welding experience, knowledge of weld qualification methods, and the ability to define process capability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure throughput, quality, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Engineer: 1–2 years in welding process development; Sr. Engineer: 6+ years in welding engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement laser, TIG, and MIG welding specifications across prototype and production environments.
• Define and standardize welding parameters, joint designs, and material compatibility requirements.
• Author weld release packages — parameter windows with limits, inspection plans, and reaction plans.
• Serve as the welding technical contact for assigned programs.
• Design and specify automated welding stations, including fixturing, tooling, and integration into production lines.
• Define weld process-capability requirements and support equipment evaluation before purchase.
• Partner with equipment vendors and internal teams to ensure systems meet throughput, repeatability, and quality requirements.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and ramp-up of welding equipment.
• Develop and execute weld qualification plans, including destructive and non-destructive testing methods.

Skills

Laser welding

Welding engineering

Metallurgy

Documentation

Cross-section analysis

Education

Bachelors in Welding/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Robotic welding systems

Job description

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Laser Welding Engineer

• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Novi, MI 48377, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LASER001451

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welding Process Development & Ownership

• Develop and implement laser, TIG, and MIG welding specifications across prototype and production environments
• Define and standardize welding parameters, joint designs, and material compatibility requirements
• Author weld release packages — parameter windows with limits, inspection plans, and reaction plans
• Serve as the welding technical contact for assigned programs

Automation & Equipment Design

• Design and specify automated welding stations, including fixturing, tooling, and integration into production lines
• Define weld process‑capability requirements and support equipment evaluation before purchase
• Partner with equipment vendors and internal teams to ensure systems meet throughput, repeatability, and quality requirements
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and ramp-up of welding equipment

Validation & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute weld qualification plans, including destructive and non‑destructive testing methods
• Perform cross-section analysis, metallurgical inspection, and metrology validation
• Establish acceptance criteria, inspection standards, and ongoing quality monitoring systems
• Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective actions to improve yield and reduce scrap
• Drive continuous improvement in welding performance, cycle time, and cost
• Support production teams during launches and ongoing operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure weld processes meet design and operational requirements
• Provide technical guidance during design reviews to ensure weldability and manufacturability
• Influence material selection, joint design, and equipment strategy
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and engineering standards
• Maintain the central record of active weld processes and their release basis
• Support ISO and quality system requirements through proper documentation and traceability
• Deliver technician training within released processes and recommend qualification

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Engineer: minimum 1–2 years of experience in welding process development; relevant internship or co-op experience considered
• Sr. Engineer: 6+ years of experience in welding engineering, preferably in automotive, battery, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on experience with laser welding processes (required), with additional experience in TIG and MIG welding
• Knowledge of weld qualification methods, metallurgy, and inspection techniques
• Experience with cross-section analysis, microscopy, and metrology tools
• Comfortable working in a low‑documentation environment and building the documentation

Preferred

• Battery, EV, or energy storage manufacturing
• Joining of dissimilar and highly conductive materials
• Robotic welding systems and automation controls
• Experience designing and implementing automated welding equipment
• Design of experiments
• Code-governed fabrication — AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality standards

Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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