Senior Welding Engineer: Robotics & Code Compliance Lead

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Pewaukee, WI, seeks a Senior Welding Engineer to lead robotic welding programs and weld process development under AWS D1.1 and ASME IX. This on-site, first-shift role requires 5–8+ years of experience, a welding or mechanical engineering degree, and US work authorization.

You will mentor technicians, qualify WPS/PQR, review robot weld paths, and ensure code-compliant builds. Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, process development, tool selection,

Qualifications

• 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)
• local Pewaukee commute (~45 mins)

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.

Skills

Robotic welding

WPS/PQR

GMAW/GTAW

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Welding Engineering

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Job description

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Pewaukee, WI, seeks a Senior Welding Engineer to lead robotic welding programs and weld process development under AWS D1.1 and ASME IX. This on-site, first-shift role requires 5–8+ years of experience, a welding or mechanical engineering degree, and US work authorization.

You will mentor technicians, qualify WPS/PQR, review robot weld paths, and ensure code-compliant builds. Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, process development, tool selection,