Senior Automotive Robotics Welding Engineer - Launch & Optimize

SODECIA AAPICO

Troy (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

SODECIA AAPICO is seeking an Automotive Robotics Engineer to lead design, development, commissioning, and continuous improvement of robotic welding for automated assembly systems supporting ladder frames, subframes, crossmembers and chassis assembly operations.

The role requires leadership across Product Engineering, Controls, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and OEM customers through launch, with focus on safety, quality, throughput, and cost objectives aligned to APQP requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Electrical/Robotics).
Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive robotic welding or automated assembly.
Experience with ladder frame, subframe, BIW, chassis, or structural automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Design robotic welding and automated assembly processes for automotive components.
Define robotic cell layouts, process flow, tooling concepts, and equipment specifications.
Lead robotic cell design reviews, feasibility studies and readiness assessments.
Optimize cycle time, robot utilization, line balancing and OEE.
Program and optimize FANUC, ABB, KUKA robots and welding paths.
Support welding quality, inspections, and vision systems during launch and production.
Lead APQP/PPAP activities and coordinate cross-functional teams.