R&D Engineer

Obara Corp USA; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Obara Corp USA is seeking an engineer to research, design, and develop welding equipment, tooling, and automation solutions for automotive manufacturing. You will lead projects from concept through testing and commercialization, designing mechanical, electrical, and welding systems to enhance performance and manufacturability.

You will develop prototypes, run experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve technical challenges while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, welding equipment, automation, or automotive industries preferred.
• Knowledge of resistance welding, automated assembly systems, or industrial machinery is highly desirable.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering design principles.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, sensors, controls, and industrial electrical systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop welding equipment, tooling, and automation solutions for automotive manufacturing applications.
• Lead product development projects from concept through testing, validation, and commercialization.
• Design and evaluate mechanical, electrical, and welding systems to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and test prototypes, conduct experiments, and analyze results to drive continuous innovation.
• Collaborate with customers, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams to identify and solve technical challenges.
• Support equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and process optimization efforts.
• Prepare engineering documentation, specifications, test reports, and technical drawings.
• Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, robotics, controls, and automotive manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLCs

Robotics

Sensors

Industrial electrical systems

Job description

Research, design, and develop new welding equipment, tooling, and automation solutions for automotive manufacturing applications.
Lead product development projects from concept through testing, validation, and commercialization.
Design and evaluate mechanical, electrical, and welding systems to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Develop and test prototypes, conduct experiments, and analyze results to drive continuous innovation.
Collaborate with customers, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams to identify and solve technical challenges.
Support equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and process optimization efforts.
Prepare engineering documentation, specifications, test reports, and technical drawings.
Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, robotics, controls, and automotive manufacturing processes.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
1~5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, welding equipment, automation, or automotive industries preferred.
Knowledge of resistance welding, automated assembly systems, or industrial machinery is highly desirable.
Experience with CAD software and engineering design principles.
Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, sensors, controls, and industrial electrical systems is a plus.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.