Laser Welding Engineer for Automotive Automation

Actalent; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development programs

ERGs and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop and optimize laser welding processes in our Newton/Hickory, NC campus. You will troubleshoot weld issues, define work instructions, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring IATF compliance and support for new product launches.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of welding/ Manufacturing Engineering experience, strong root cause analysis skills, and hands-on experience with robotic welding systems and laser welding equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in Welding/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production welding operations.
• Knowledge of weld quality standards, inspection methods, and testing procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting weld-related issues and minimizing downtime.
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects, quality issues, and equipment failures.
• Support new product launches, including process design, equipment validation, APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with IATF and customer-specific requirements.
• Analyze production data (scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve welding efficiency, including cycle time reduction and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist in specifying, installing, and commissioning new welding equipment, tooling, and automation systems.
• Provide technical support and training to operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with suppliers, integrators, and customers on weld process-related issues.

Skills

Welding process engineering

Robotic welding

Automotive manufacturing

IATF/PPAP/APQP

Engineering degree (Welding/Mech/Manuf

1+ years manufacturing/welding

welding quality standards

troubleshooting manufacturing

root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

Fanuc robots

ABB robots

KUKA robots

Laser welding equipment

APQP/PPAP/SPC tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop and optimize laser welding processes in our Newton/Hickory, NC campus. You will troubleshoot weld issues, define work instructions, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring IATF compliance and support for new product launches.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of welding/ Manufacturing Engineering experience, strong root cause analysis skills, and hands-on experience with robotic welding systems and laser welding equipment.