Robotic Welding Engineer | Process Improvement & Automation

Keystone Distinction Group

Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to support and continuously improve welding operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role covers welding process development, troubleshooting, and supporting robotic welding systems and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on welding knowledge with experience in robotic welding, GMAW, weld process development, inspection, and manufacturing improvements to ensure quality and productivity

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or ~3+ years hands-on welding engineering/process experience.
Strong understanding of GMAW welding principles and AWS standards.
Experience developing welding parameters, process sheets, procedures, and training documentation.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify weld defects and engineer effective solutions.
Working knowledge of welding systems, equipment, software, and inverter-based power supplies.
Experience with advanced high-strength steels, aluminum alloys, and/or magnesium alloys.
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding specifications, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and maintain weld process sheets, welding parameters, procedures, and standards for production welding stations.
Develop welding techniques and procedures for manual and robotic welding operations.
Troubleshoot weld failures, defects, and process issues and implement corrective actions.
Provide technical support for robotic welding programs and automated assembly processes.
Assist with robotic weld gun calibration, equipment setup, communication, and performance verification.
Analyze weld coupons, cut-and-etch testing, and other weld quality results to ensure compliance with specifications.
Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and required documentation.
Ensure automated welding programs have all required documentation and approvals before release to production.
Monitor welding consumables, shielding gas mixtures, gas consumption, and welding wire usage.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities related to welding processes and consumables.
Conduct welder and technician training on welding processes, equipment, procedures, and quality standards.
Perform or support welding qualification and certification testing.
Inspect weld joints and ensure compliance with company standards and customer specs.
Maintain accurate documentation of manual and robotic welding parameters, weld audits, procedures, and references.
Partner with Maintenance on preventive maintenance for welding equipment.
Evaluate new welding technologies, equipment, and processes for potential implementation.
Support engineering changes, new equipment installations, launches, and continuous improvement projects.
Work with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve weld quality, productivity, and reliability.
Support plant safety, quality, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.