Senior Pre-Sales Engineer: Robotic Welding & Automation

Accounting Search; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Pre-Sales Applications Engineer for robotic welding and automated systems. This direct-hire, on-site role focuses on technical feasibility, cell architecture (FANUC/ABB), and developing compelling technical proposals for customers.

You will lead pre-sales activities, review prints, and coordinate with sales and engineering, with travel ~15% and a 1st shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical expertise in welding automation, pre-sales application engineering, or robotic systems integration.
• Solid understanding of GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, and robotic arc welding processes; material selection and joint fit-up impact automation feasibility.
• Proficient in reviewing or drafting conceptual cell layouts using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar 2D/3D design tools.
• Professional presentation and communication skills to interface with client engineering teams and plant leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a 45-minute daily driving radius of Pewaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Feasibility: main pre-sales technical contact reviewing parts, drawings, and specs to evaluate weld feasibility and scope.
• Architect Welding Automation Concepts: specify processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc), power sources, tooling, and cell layouts (FANUC, ABB).
• Develop Technical Proposals: generate proposal content including layouts, cycle times, labor hours, and BOMs.
• Conduct Process Trials & Testing: coordinate weld sample evaluations, trials, and feasibility testing.
• Customer Collaboration & Travel: travel ~15% to gather requirements, lead design reviews, and present solutions.
• Code & Compliance Oversight: ensure weld processes meet AWS D1.1, ASME IX and customer specs.

Skills

Robotic welding

Pre-Sales

Customer comms

Travel eligible

US work auth

Education

2-yr technical or 4-yr eng deg

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Accounting Search in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Pre-Sales Applications Engineer for robotic welding and automated systems. This direct-hire, on-site role focuses on technical feasibility, cell architecture (FANUC/ABB), and developing compelling technical proposals for customers.

You will lead pre-sales activities, review prints, and coordinate with sales and engineering, with travel ~15% and a 1st shift schedule.