Senior Pre-Sales Engineer - Robotic Welding Automation

True North Consultants, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Applications Engineer for robotic welding and automated systems in Pewaukee, WI. This on-site role focuses on evaluating parts, designing robotic welding cells, and delivering technically sound proposals.

You will lead pre-sales activities, coordinate trials, and travel ~15% to client sites, collaborating with sales and engineering to ensure feasible, high-margin automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in welding automation or pre-sales/robotic systems integration.
• Experience evaluating weld feasibility from customer prints.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales technical point of contact evaluating parts and specs.
• Architect welding automation concepts and cell layouts (FANUC/ABB).
• Develop technical proposal content including layouts, cycle times, and BOMs.
• Coordinate weld trials and feasibility testing before contract signature.
• Travel to customer facilities ~15% for requirements and reviews.
• Ensure welding processes meet AWS/ASME standards and customer specs.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Robotic welding

WGMAW/GTAW

Customer-facing comms

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Project coordination

Education

2-year technical or 4-year engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Robot programming software

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Applications Engineer for robotic welding and automated systems in Pewaukee, WI. This on-site role focuses on evaluating parts, designing robotic welding cells, and delivering technically sound proposals.

You will lead pre-sales activities, coordinate trials, and travel ~15% to client sites, collaborating with sales and engineering to ensure feasible, high-margin automation solutions.