Lead Welding Engineer – Robotic Systems & Process Qualification

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

Job summary

Job Juncture in Wisconsin seeks a Lead Welding Engineer to drive robotic welding systems and process qualification across complex automation projects. You will act as the primary technical authority for weld process development, WPS validation, and quality compliance.

This supervisor-level role offers mentorship of Robotic Welding Technicians, collaboration with engineering and quality teams, and occasional travel to client facilities for startup support.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of welding engineering experience in production or automation.
• Proven ability to develop and qualify WPS/PQR and resolve weld defects.
• Deep knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX codes.
• U.S. citizenship or green card required; willing to commute to Pewaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical mentoring of Robotic Welding Technicians.
• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding parameters.
• Collaborate with design engineers on fixtures and cell layouts.
• Support project estimates with weld process feasibility and cycle times.
• Assist with robot commissioning and process validation at client sites.

Skills

Welding engineering

GMAW/MIG

GTAW/TIG

Robotic welding

Laser welding

WPS/PQR development

Quality compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Robot welding systems

Offline programming software

Job description

Lead Welding Engineer – Robotic Systems & Process Qualification

Salary: $1 - $110,000 per hour

Posted: September 24 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Lead Welding Engineer – Robotic Systems & Process Qualification

• Compensation & Earnings: Baseline starting salary up to $110,000/yr (scaling directly with welding engineering and process leadership depth), 401(k) retirement match, full corporate health/dental/vision/life benefits, and short-term disability.
• Role & Impact: Supervisor-level technical authority serving as the primary lead for weld process development, WPS qualification, quality compliance, and technical mentorship of Robotic Welding Technicians.
• Company Culture & Stability: Direct-hire seat with a premier, family-owned custom automation integrator known for leading-edge technology, dedicated R&D, continuous project variety, and strong employee stability.
• Core Technical Scope: Weld procedure specifications (WPS/PQR), root cause defect analysis, process selection (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc, laser), code compliance (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX), and robotic cell layout collaboration.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience); 5–8+ years of progressive welding engineering experience; local Pewaukee commute.

If you are an experienced Welding Engineer who combines deep hands-on process mastery with a passion for guiding technical teams, this supervisor-level position with an industry-leading custom systems integrator offers an ideal career move. Operating as a true technical authority, you will serve as the primary expert on weld process development, quality standards, and defect troubleshooting across complex, one-of-a-kind automation projects. You will mentor Robotic Welding Technicians, review robot weld paths, qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS), and collaborate directly with engineering and quality teams to ensure all builds meet strict customer and code requirements.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Act as the technical lead for Robotic Welding Technicians, providing hands‑on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and review of complex robot weld programs and parameters.
• Process & Procedure Development: Develop, document, and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and parameters for new materials, joint configurations, and automated processes.
• Process Selection & Tooling Review: Select optimal welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc, laser welding) and partner with design engineers to evaluate fixtures and cell layouts for part access and repeatability.
• Quality & Code Compliance: Investigate nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and ensure full compliance with applicable codes (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) and defense‑adjacent customer specs.
• Project & Quoting Support: Provide technical input on project estimating regarding weld process feasibility, cycle times, and equipment requirements.
• Integration & Commissioning: Support new equipment integration, robot commissioning, and process validation, traveling occasionally to client facilities for startup support.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Progressive Industry Experience: 5 to 8+ years of experience in welding engineering, weld process development, or robotic welding technical leadership.
• Welding Processes: Deep technical capability in GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, robotic arc welding, laser welding, and metallurgy dynamics.
• Procedure Qualification Depth: Verifiable track record developing, qualifying, and documenting welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and resolving complex weld defects in an active production or automation environment.
• Welding Code Familiarity: Practical knowledge of industry welding codes, specifically AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX standards.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Pewaukee, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Industry Certifications: AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS).
• Robotics & Offline Programming: Experience with industrial robotic welding systems (FANUC, ABB) and offline simulation programming software.