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

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Waukesha (WI); Vor Ort; USD 99.000 - 121.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Zusammenfassung

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer – Automated Systems, AWS D1.1 & Code Compliance, to lead robotic welding efforts on-site in Pewaukee, WI. This role requires 5–8+ years in welding engineering, deep GMAW/GTAW/laser capabilities, and hands-on mentorship of Robotic Welding Technicians.

You will develop welding procedures, qualify welding programs, and ensure strict code compliance while collaborating with engineering and quality teams on diverse automation projects.

Qualifikationen

• Requires 5–8+ years of welding engineering experience in production or automation environments.
• Demonstrated track record developing, qualifying, and documenting welding procedures (WPS/PQR).
• Practical knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME IX codes.

Aufgaben

• Lead Robotic Welding Technicians and provide hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Develop, qualify, and document Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new materials and joints.
• Review robot weld paths and partner with design engineers to optimize fixtures and cell layouts.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX across complex automation projects.
• Support project quoting with technical input on weld feasibility and cycle times.

Kenntnisse

Robotic welding leadership

Welding process development

GMAW/GTAW expertise

Code compliance knowledge

Mentoring technicians

WPS/PQR development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Offline simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

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.