Robotic Weld Engineering Specialist

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

Job SummaryThe Robotic Weld Engineering Specialist is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic welding systems in a metal fabrication and welding environment. This role ensures that robotic welding processes are efficient, precise, and meet quality standards. This position will have experience in robotic welding systems, programming, and process improvement.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTechnical Expertise:• Performs offline programming for robotic weld equipment• Utilizes programming, tooling, and engineering software• Recommends preventative maintenance schedules for robotic weld equipment• Assists in fixture design and troubleshoots existing robotic weld fixture issuesTeam & People Management:• Coordinates outside training for robotic weld operators & programmers• Mentors robotic weld programmers• Works with internal stakeholders on new product design, implementation, and launch• Works with engineering team to resolve blueprint/drawing issues• Provides programming support & guidance to robotic weld departmentContinuous Improvement• Troubleshoots technical problems with robotic weld equipment.• Selects new robotic weld equipment to maximize capacity of department assets.• Analyzes Shoplogix data to identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.• Assists in robotic weld employee development programs• Works with internal stakeholders to convert manual weld jobs to robotic weld cellsOther Duties as Assigned:• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.Competencies• Communication (Oral & Written)• Interpersonal Skills• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving• Continuous Improvement• Time Management Skills• Organizational Skills• Attention to Detail• Interpersonal Skills• Problem Solving SkillsMinimum QualificationsEducation: HS Diploma or EquivalentExperience and/or Training:• 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/drawingsPreferred QualificationsEducation: Associate’s Degree in robotic welding, programming, engineering, tooling or related education.Experience and/or Training:• Prior engineering experience relative to robotic welding• Prior continuous improvement experience• Prior project management experience• Prior training & development experience relative to robotic welding• Prior experience with selection & implementation of new robotic weld equipmentPhysical and Mental Demands• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 10 lbs occasionally.• Travel: This position requires periodic travel between local offices, vendors, and customers.The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Working EnvironmentWork is performed in a general office environment with limited noise exposure and usually moderate. Noise may be loud when frequenting the production floor. Additionally, there will be occasional exposure to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.