Robotic Welding Engineering Specialist

Vaco by Highspring; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Alabama is seeking a hands-on Welding Engineer Specialist to lead welding automation projects in high-volume automotive production, focusing on equipment performance and cost reduction.

You will program and troubleshoot robots (Fanuc or Yaskawa/Motoman preferred), optimize welding processes (resistance, arc, MIG), and drive continuous improvement across workflow, layout, and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and optimization of welding equipment (robotics, welders, jigs, vision systems)
• Program and troubleshoot robots (Fanuc or Yaskawa/Motoman preferred) and PLC-controlled systems
• Support resistance, arc, and/or MIG welding processes
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve workflow, layout, and manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency
• Identify and resolve weld quality issues; support welding maintenance and training

Job description

Welding Engineer Specialist

We're seeking a hands-on Welding Engineer Specialist to support high-volume automotive production and drive welding automation, equipment performance, and cost reduction. Key Responsibilities: Lead installation and optimization of welding equipment (robotics, welders, jigs, vision systems) Program and troubleshoot robots (Fanuc or Yaskawa/Motoman preferred) and PLC-controlled systems Support resistance, arc, and/or MIG welding processes Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives Improve workflow, layout, and manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency Identify and resolve weld quality issues; support welding maintenance and training Requirements: 3-5 years of engineering experience (automotive preferred) Robotics programming experience (Fanuc or Yaskawa/Motoman) Experience with resistance, arc, or MIG welding PLC experience Proven cost reduction project experience Self-managed, hands-on problem solver

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