Manufacturing Engineer

StaffEagle LLC; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffEagle LLC in Hartford, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve automated welding and production processes. You will work with robotic welding systems, troubleshoot ABB and other robots, and support equipment installations and process validation.

The role emphasizes manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and hands-on equipment support, with a pathway toward a specialized Robotic Welding Engineering track in the future.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering; or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots and welding processes (MIG/GMAW/FCAW).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes with focus on robotic welding and automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize industrial robots (ABB preferred); other brands considered.
• Assist with robot programming, recovery, and production support.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase quality, throughput, productivity, and efficiency.
• Support new equipment installations, production launches, and process validation.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process standards.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing quality and safety requirements.

Skills

Robotic welding

Industrial robots

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ABB robots

FANUC robots

Motoman/Yaskawa

CAD modeling

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Robotic Welding & Automation

Location: Hartford, WI

Job Type: Full Time

Relocation: Yes

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve automated manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment.

This position will support the Robotic Welding group , providing regular hands-on interaction with industrial robots and automated welding equipment. The role offers an opportunity to grow into a more specialized Robotic Welding Engineering position in the future.

The focus is broader manufacturing engineering, process improvement, automation support, equipment implementation, and production troubleshooting , rather than dedicated robot programming.

Core Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes with a focus on robotic welding and automated production equipment
• Troubleshoot and optimize industrial robots, with ABB preferred ; FANUC, Motoman/Yaskawa, or similar experience also considered
• Assist with robot programming, recovery, optimization, and production support
• Identify and implement improvements to increase quality, throughput, productivity, and efficiency
• Support new equipment installations, production launches, and manufacturing process validation
• Troubleshoot robotic, mechanical, electrical, equipment, and process-related issues
• Support fixture improvements, tooling modifications, TCP calibration, and preventive maintenance activities
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, downtime, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards
• Support compliance with manufacturing quality and safety requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Hands-on experience supporting industrial robots
• Experience with ABB robots preferred
• FANUC, Motoman/Yaskawa, or similar robotic experience is also acceptable
• Working knowledge of robotic welding processes , including MIG/GMAW/FCAW
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models
• Experience with manufacturing process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills