Senior Pre-Sales Engineer: Robotic Welding & Automation

The Recruiting Hive; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement match

Health/dental/vision/life benefits

Annual performance merit reviews

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Pre-Sales Applications Engineer for Robotic Welding & Automated Systems in Pewaukee, WI. This on-site, first-shift role combines technical leadership with direct customer engagement to craft feasible automation solutions.

Candidates should have 7+ years in welding automation and pre-sales, strong CAD skills, and US work authorization. Occasional travel is expected as projects progress.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of robotic welding and pre-sales experience.
• Strong understanding of welding processes (GMAW/GTAW) and metallurgy.
• Experience evaluating customer prints and developing technical proposals.
• Proficient CAD/layout review for cell concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales technical feasibility reviews of customer parts and prints.
• Architect robotic welding cell concepts (FANUC/ABB) and select processes.
• Develop technical proposals with layouts, cycle-time estimates, and BOMs.
• Coordinate weld trials and feasibility testing before contracts.
• Travel to customer facilities ~15% for requirements gathering and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding standards and customer specs.

Education

2-year technical or 4-year engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Pre-Sales Applications Engineer for Robotic Welding & Automated Systems in Pewaukee, WI. This on-site, first-shift role combines technical leadership with direct customer engagement to craft feasible automation solutions.

Candidates should have 7+ years in welding automation and pre-sales, strong CAD skills, and US work authorization. Occasional travel is expected as projects progress.