Robotic Welding Applications Engineer

X SERIES USA; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Direct mentorship and skill development

Job summary

An industrial machinery company in Bozeman, Montana, is seeking a hands-on Applications Engineer to specialize in their BeamWELD robotic welding system. The role involves developing expertise in welding automation and supporting customers in machine operation and training. Ideal candidates will have practical welding experience, a strong mechanical aptitude, and will receive mentorship for skill development. This position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000-$95,000 depending on experience and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on welding experience using GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, or similar processes.
• Comfortable striking an arc, adjusting basic parameters, and evaluating weld quality.
• Comfortable inspecting torches, wire feed systems, gas, and coolant.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the BeamWELD system and perform welding trials.
• Assist in developing welding parameters for quality and productivity.
• Support customer training on machine operation and routine maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on welding experience

Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings

Mechanical aptitude and basic diagnostic skills

Clear communication skills

Job description

Bozeman, United States | Posted on 02/19/2026

At X-Series USA, we design and build advanced industrial machinery, including fiber laser CNC systems, robotic welding automation, and custom manufacturing solutions. From our headquarters in Bozeman, Montana, we focus on R&D and V1 manufacturing and assembly processes to deliver solutions to manufacturers across North America with rugged, reliable, and innovative equipment built to perform.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Applications Engineer who will grow into a subject‑matter expert on our BeamWELD robotic welding system for structural steel and general fabrication work.

This position is ideal for someone with practical welding experience who wants to expand into automation, field commissioning, customer‑facing applications work, and long‑term ownership of a complex machine platform. You do not need to be a robotics expert on day one; a solid welding foundation, strong mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn are the most important requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Process Learning

• Develop a thorough understanding of the BeamWELD system, including its welding capabilities, safety features, basic programming, and daily operation.
• Become a primary internal resource for running typical BeamWELD jobs and basic troubleshooting.

Welding & Procedure Support

• Set up and run weld trials on structural and fabricated components such as beams, columns, frames, brackets, stiffeners, and plate weldments.
• Assist in developing and refining welding parameters to achieve consistent quality and productivity.
• Support the creation and maintenance of Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) under the guidance of senior staff.
• Install and commission new BeamWELD systems at customer facilities, coordinating with the X-Series engineering and service teams as needed.
• Perform and document system calibration, basic functional tests, and initial weld trials.
• Work alongside senior engineers to help identify and resolve issues related to the welding process, basic machine hardware, safety devices, and configuration.
• Provide remote support to customers by reviewing photos, videos, weld parameters, and error descriptions to help diagnose and resolve issues.
• When needed, support on‑site service visits for more complex problems, in coordination with the service and engineering teams.
• Log, track, and follow up on customer issues to ensure they are resolved and that lessons learned are communicated internally.

Customer Training & Demonstrations

• Support training of customer welders and operators on machine operation, weld setup, and routine maintenance.
• Assist with in‑house and on‑site demonstrations for prospects and customers.
• Communicate observations from shop and field use back to engineering and management, including opportunities for product, process, and documentation improvements.
• Contribute to internal guides, parameter charts, and troubleshooting documents as your expertise develops.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Hands‑on welding experience using processes such as GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, or similar in any of the following environments: Job‑shop or custom fabrication, Structural or industrial fabrication, Equipment repair or maintenance, Manufacturing/production welding.
• You do not need to be a code‑certified structural welder, but you must be comfortable striking an arc, adjusting basic parameters, and evaluating basic weld quality.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience tuning welding parameters and troubleshooting common weld defects.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, fabrication equipment, or automated systems (e.g., CNC machines, robots, production lines, or similar).
• Comfort working in an industrial environment around machinery and production equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic diagnostic skills: Comfortable inspecting torches, wire feed systems, gas, coolant, and fixtures; Familiar with using hand tools and basic test equipment.
• Tech‑savvy and willing to learn: HMI‑style interfaces, offline programming/simulation tools, calibration and diagnostic utilities.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with welders, supervisors, engineers, and customers.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with robotic welding or other robotic automation in a production environment.
• Prior exposure to commissioning industrial machinery (machine vision systems, safety circuits, light curtains, etc.).
• Experience writing or maintaining WPS/PQR documentation to structural welding codes (e.g., AWS D1.1 or similar).
• AWS CWI or previous CWI experience (not required, but a plus).
• Primarily shop and industrial environments, working around large structural components and heavy equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, training, service work, and demonstrations (frequency to be determined based on business needs).
• Hands‑on role combining welding, machine operation, troubleshooting support, service response, and customer interaction.
• Over time, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to: Drive welding procedure development and qualification for new applications; Work closely with engineering on new features, enhancements, and continuous product improvement; Become a key internal and external resource for BeamWELD applications, supporting operators, service, and engineering teams as the customer base grows.

Benefits

• Salary: $55,000–$95,000, depending on experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Direct mentorship and skill development
• Work on real, production‑level machinery with immediate impact
• Enjoy life in Bozeman, Montana—a growing engineering hub with unmatched outdoor access