Robotic Weld Engineer: Program, Optimize & Lead

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing is seeking a Robotic Weld Engineering Specialist to program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding systems in a metal fabrication environment. The role drives efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across weld cells and fixtures.

The candidate will have 5+ years in robotic welding, 3+ years in fixture design and programming, and strong proficiency in GMAW and welding software. MS Office skills and blueprint reading are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years robotic welding experience.
• Minimum of 3 years robotic weld fixture design experience.
• Minimum of 3 years robotic weld programming experience.
• Proficiency in GMAW welding operations.
• Proficiency in robotic weld programming software.
• Adept in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Performs offline programming for robotic weld equipment.
• Troubleshoots and optimizes robotic welding processes for quality and efficiency.
• Mentors robotic weld programmers and coordinates operator training.
• Supports redesigns and launches with the engineering team.
• Analyzes production data to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Robotic welding

Robotic weld programming

GMAW welding operations

Welding programming software

Blueprints/read drawings

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree in robotic welding/engineering/tools

Tools

Robot programming software

CAD/fixture design software

Job description

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing is seeking a Robotic Weld Engineering Specialist to program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding systems in a metal fabrication environment. The role drives efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across weld cells and fixtures.

The candidate will have 5+ years in robotic welding, 3+ years in fixture design and programming, and strong proficiency in GMAW and welding software. MS Office skills and blueprint reading are essential.