Senior Welding & Automation Engineer - Capital Projects

Cullerton Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullerton Group in Chicago (Rogers Park) seeks a Staff Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing for a permanent, onsite role with hybrid flexibility. Compensation is up to $165K base salary plus bonus and stock plan contributions; relocation support is available.

The position focuses on welding automation, capital system upgrades, and driving manufacturing innovation. Primary location is Chicago with occasional support for nearby facilities and flexible planning phases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing engineering (large-scale environment preferred).
• Strong MIG/TIG welding experience (robotic or laser a plus).
• Experience with automation / robotic welding systems.
• Background in capital equipment projects (RFPs, vendor selection, installation).
• Ability to lead projects end-to-end and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding automation projects end-to-end.
• Drive capital equipment upgrades and manufacturing innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on project goals.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

MIG/TIG welding

Automation / robotic welding

Capital equipment projects

Project leadership

Job description

Cullerton Group in Chicago (Rogers Park) seeks a Staff Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing for a permanent, onsite role with hybrid flexibility. Compensation is up to $165K base salary plus bonus and stock plan contributions; relocation support is available.

The position focuses on welding automation, capital system upgrades, and driving manufacturing innovation. Primary location is Chicago with occasional support for nearby facilities and flexible planning phases.