On-Site Senior Welding Engineer: Robotic & Code Lead

Calqulate; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Senior Welding Engineer – Automated Systems to lead weld process development, ensure code compliance with AWS D1.1 and ASME IX, and mentor Robotic Welding Technicians.

This on-site, first-shift role reports to technical leadership and focuses on complex automation projects, welding procedure qualifications, and process validation across multiple welding technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 5–8+ years of progressive welding engineering experience.
• US work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Green Card).
• Local Pewaukee commute (~45 mins).
• Experience with welding codes AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for Robotic Welding Technicians and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop, document, and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding parameters.
• Evaluate fixtures and cell layouts for part access and repeatability.
• Investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions per codes.
• Provide technical input on project estimating related to weld feasibility and cycle times.
• Support equipment integration, robot commissioning, and process validation.

Skills

GMAW/MIG

GTAW/TIG

Robotic arc welding

Laser welding

WPS/PQR development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FANUC

ABB robotics

Job description

Calqulate in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Senior Welding Engineer – Automated Systems to lead weld process development, ensure code compliance with AWS D1.1 and ASME IX, and mentor Robotic Welding Technicians.

This on-site, first-shift role reports to technical leadership and focuses on complex automation projects, welding procedure qualifications, and process validation across multiple welding technologies.