Lead Robotic Welding Engineer – Process & WPS Expert

Ilocatum; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a Lead Welding Engineer for Robotic Systems in the Pewaukee, WI area. The role focuses on weld process development, WPS qualification, quality compliance, and mentoring Robotic Welding Technicians.

You will ensure that welds meet strict customer and code requirements across complex automation projects. The position requires 5–8+ years in welding engineering with expertise in GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc welding, and laser welding, plus familiarity with AWS D1.1 and ASME IX.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of welding engineering experience in production or automation.
• Experience developing, qualifying, and documenting Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and PQRs.
• Knowledge of industry welding codes, specifically AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for Robotic Welding Technicians, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and review of complex robot weld programs and parameters.
• Develop, document, and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and parameters for new materials, joint configurations, and automated processes.
• Select optimal welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc, laser) and evaluate fixtures and cell layouts for part access and repeatability.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable codes (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) and support project estimating.

Skills

GMAW/MIG

GTAW/TIG

Robotic arc welding

Laser welding

Welding process development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AWS D1.1

ASME Section IX

WPS/PQR development

Job description

Ilocatum is seeking a Lead Welding Engineer for Robotic Systems in the Pewaukee, WI area. The role focuses on weld process development, WPS qualification, quality compliance, and mentoring Robotic Welding Technicians.

You will ensure that welds meet strict customer and code requirements across complex automation projects. The position requires 5–8+ years in welding engineering with expertise in GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc welding, and laser welding, plus familiarity with AWS D1.1 and ASME IX.