Senior Welding Engineer – FANUC / ABB Automation & Code Compliance

Mindscope; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) match

Job summary

Mindscope in Pewaukee, WI is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer to lead weld process development for FANUC/ABB automation. This supervisor-level role requires hands-on technical authority, mentoring Robotic Welding Technicians, and ensuring AWS D1.1 and ASME IX compliance across complex capital equipment projects.

The position is 1st shift, 100% onsite, with occasional startup travel. A Bachelor's in Welding or Mechanical Engineering and 5–8+ years of welding experience are required, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8+ years in welding engineering, weld process development, or robotic welding leadership.
• US work authorization and commuting distance to Pewaukee, WI.
• Deep knowledge of GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, laser welding, and robotics welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead weld process development and WPS qualification.
• Mentor Robotic Welding Technicians and review robot weld paths.
• Ensure AWS D1.1 and ASME IX compliance across projects.
• Support project estimating and startup activities.

Skills

GMAW/MIG

GTAW/TIG

Robotic welding

Laser welding

WPS development

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Welding Eng

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Robotic programming

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $85000-110000/Yr

Job Location: Pewaukee, WI 53188

Senior Welding Engineer - FANUC / ABB Automation & Code Compliance

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

• Pay & Incentives: Baseline salary range up to $110,000/yr depending on experience, supported by a full corporate benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability) and a 401(k) retirement match.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Standard 1st Shift daytime schedule (Monday - Friday), 100% onsite in Pewaukee, WI with occasional travel for startup support.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire position with a premier, family-owned custom automation integrator known for leading-edge technology, dedicated R&D, continuous project variety, and strong employee stability.
• Core Functional Scope: Supervisor-level technical authority lead for weld process development, WPS qualification, quality compliance (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX), and technical mentorship of Robotic Welding Technicians.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience), 5-8+ years of progressive welding engineering depth, US work authorization, and a local commute to Pewaukee, WI.

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. Operating out of a modern, state‑of‑the‑art integration facility in Waukesha County, this role offers exceptional technical autonomy and long‑term stability backed by a strong backlog of custom capital equipment projects.

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.