Senior Welding Engineer – Robotic Automation Lead

MDS Staffing; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Pewaukee, WI, is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer – Automated Systems, AWS D1.1 & Code Compliance. This supervisor-level role is on-site at the Pewaukee plant, Mon-Fri, with occasional travel for customer integration and commissioning.

You will lead Robotic Welding Technicians, develop and qualify welding procedures, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to meet customer specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8+ years welding engineering experience.
• US work authorization (Citizen or Green Card).
• Pewaukee area commuting ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Robotic Welding Technicians and mentor team.
• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS/PQR).
• Select welding processes and evaluate fixtures for repeatability.
• Ensure code compliance with AWS D1.1 and ASME IX; support commissioning.

Skills

GMAW/MIG

GTAW/TIG

Robotic arc welding

Laser welding

AWS D1.1 & ASME IX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding/Mechanical Eng

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

WPS/PQR software

Job description

MDS Staffing in Pewaukee, WI, is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer – Automated Systems, AWS D1.1 & Code Compliance. This supervisor-level role is on-site at the Pewaukee plant, Mon-Fri, with occasional travel for customer integration and commissioning.

You will lead Robotic Welding Technicians, develop and qualify welding procedures, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to meet customer specs.