Senior Welding Engineer – Automated Systems, AWS D1.1 & Code Compliance

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement match

Health/dental/vision/life benefits

Short-term disability

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer to lead weld process development and robotic welding efforts for automated systems. The role focuses on WPS/PQR qualification, defect analysis, and mentoring Robotic Welding Technicians on complex automation projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years in welding engineering, deep familiarity with GMAW/GTAW/robotic arc and laser welding, and strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME IX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 5–8+ years of progressive welding engineering experience
• Experience developing and qualifying welding procedures (WPS/PQR)
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX codes
• US work authorization (citizen or green card) and Pewaukee-area commuting distance

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Robotic Welding Technicians and lead root-cause analysis of weld issues
• Develop, document, and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding parameters
• Evaluate processes and fixtures for part access and repeatability in automated environments
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX and customer specs
• Support project estimating with weld process feasibility and cycle-time considerations
• Assist with equipment integration, robot commissioning, and on-site startup support

Skills

Welding engineering

GMAW/MIG

GTAW/TIG

Robot welding

Laser welding

Welding procedure specs

Root cause analysis

Mentoring technicians

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WPS/PQR development

Job description

Senior Welding Engineer – Automated Systems, AWS D1.1 & Code Compliance

Up to $110,000/yr, Pewaukee, WI Area, 1st Shift / Mon-Fri, Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Baseline starting salary up to $110,000/yr (scaling directly with welding engineering and process leadership depth) + 401(k) retirement match, full corporate health/dental/vision/life benefits, and short-term disability.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Dedicated 1st Shift schedule (Monday - Friday) operating 100% on-site at the Pewaukee plant, with light occasional travel for customer integration support and commissioning.
• Environment & Company Profile: Supervisor-level technical authority seat with a premier, family-owned custom automation integrator known for leading-edge technology, dedicated R&D, continuous project variety, and strong team stability.
• Core Technical Scope: Weld procedure specifications (WPS/PQR qualification), root cause defect analysis, process selection (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc, laser), code compliance (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX), and technical mentorship of Robotic Welding Technicians.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience), 5-8+ years of progressive welding engineering experience, US work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder), and a local Pewaukee commute (~45 mins).

If you are an experienced Welding Engineer who combines deep hands-on process mastery with a passion for guiding technical teams, this supervisor-level position with an industry-leading custom systems integrator offers an ideal career move.

Operating as a true technical authority, you will serve as the primary expert on weld process development, quality standards, and defect troubleshooting across complex, one-of-a-kind automation projects. You will mentor Robotic Welding Technicians, review robot weld paths, qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS), and collaborate directly with engineering and quality teams to ensure all builds meet strict customer and code requirements in an environment free from corporate red tape.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Act as the technical lead for Robotic Welding Technicians, providing hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and review of complex robot weld programs and parameters.
• Process & Procedure Development: Develop, document, and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and parameters for new materials, joint configurations, and automated processes.
• Process Selection & Tooling Review: Select optimal welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc, laser welding) and partner with design engineers to evaluate fixtures and cell layouts for part access and repeatability.
• Quality & Code Compliance: Investigate nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and ensure full compliance with applicable codes (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) and defense-adjacent customer specs.
• Project & Quoting Support: Provide technical input on project estimating regarding weld process feasibility, cycle times, and equipment requirements.
• Integration & Commissioning: Support new equipment integration, robot commissioning, and process validation, traveling occasionally to client facilities for startup support.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Progressive Industry Experience: 5 to 8+ years of experience in welding engineering, weld process development, or robotic welding technical leadership.
• Welding Processes: Deep technical capability in GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, robotic arc welding, laser welding, and metallurgy dynamics.
• Procedure Qualification Depth: Verifiable track record developing, qualifying, and documenting welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and resolving complex weld defects in an active production or automation environment.
• Welding Code Familiarity: Practical knowledge of industry welding codes, specifically AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX standards.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Pewaukee, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Industry Certifications: AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS).
• Robotics & Offline Programming: Experience with industrial robotic welding systems (FANUC, ABB) and offline simulation programming software.