Robotic Welding Engineer & Automation Specialist

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment seeks a highly skilled Robotic Welding Engineer / Automation Technician in Rock Hill, SC. The role involves programming, commissioning, and optimizing welding systems across multiple platforms, driving continuous improvement and NPI collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in robotic welding, experience with MIG/MAG processes, and familiarity with robotics software such as RoboGuide or RobotStudio.

Qualifications

• Ideally a degree in manufacturing engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Programming, commissioning, and optimizing robotic welding systems for new and existing products.
• Developing welding programs using teach pendant and offline programming software.
• Designing and optimizing weld sequences to maximize quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Setting up and qualifying robotic welding cells, fixtures, tooling, and peripheral equipment.
• Troubleshooting robotic, electrical, pneumatic, and welding process issues to minimize downtime.
• Leading continuous improvement and process capability initiatives to improve cycle times, weld quality, and OEE.
• Supporting New Product Introduction activities alongside Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

Skills

Robotic welding

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

NPI support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Mechatronics related degree

Tools

FANUC

ABB

Motoman (Yaskawa)

KUKA

Panasonic

RoboGuide

RobotStudio

MotoSim

KUKA Sim

Job description

VHR Global Technical Recruitment seeks a highly skilled Robotic Welding Engineer / Automation Technician in Rock Hill, SC. The role involves programming, commissioning, and optimizing welding systems across multiple platforms, driving continuous improvement and NPI collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in robotic welding, experience with MIG/MAG processes, and familiarity with robotics software such as RoboGuide or RobotStudio.