Lead Welding Engineer – Robotics Process Leader

Midwest Engineered Systems

Waukesha (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Midwest Engineered Systems is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead weld process development and troubleshooting for robotic welding programs. You will guide Robotic Welding Technicians I and II, develop welding procedures, and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

You will collaborate with the Automation Manager and Project Engineers to optimize welding cell layouts, fixtures, and tooling, while driving continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and cost across automation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in welding engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5-8+ years of progressive experience in welding engineering, welding process development, or robotic welding technical leadership.
Deep, hands‑on knowledge of welding processes (GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, laser welding, robotic arc welding) and welding metallurgy.
Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying welding procedures and troubleshooting weld process issues in a production or automation environment.
Experience with robotic welding systems and offline programming software strongly preferred.
AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) preferred or a plus.
Prior experience mentoring or supervising welding or robotic welding technicians preferred.
Familiarity with welding codes and standards such as AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX.

Responsibilities

Serve as the go-to technical resource for Robotic Welding Technicians I and II when they encounter weld process issues, providing hands‑on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action guidance.
Review and approve complex robot weld programs, weld paths, and parameter sets developed by technicians for new or challenging applications.
Mentor and train Robotic Welding Technicians I and II on welding metallurgy, process fundamentals, and advanced robotic programming techniques; provide input on their skill development and progression.
Provide technical direction and day‑to‑day process oversight to the robotic welding team, partnering with the Automation Manager on staffing, scheduling, and performance input.
Develop, document, and qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS) and parameters for new materials, joint configurations, and customer processes.
Select and specify welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc welding, laser welding) appropriate to project requirements, balancing quality, cost, and productivity.
Work with Engineering to design and evaluate weld fixtures, robotic weld cell layouts, and tooling to optimize part access, repeatability, and cycle time.
Evaluate new welding equipment, consumables, and technologies, and recommend upgrades or changes to improve process capability.
Travel as required to support project commissioning, customer meetings, or field service assignments.