Staff Engineer – Robotic Welding Systems

Cullerton Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement + ESOP

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental/

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and career 7

Job summary

Cullerton Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Engineer – Robotic Welding Systems to lead development and standardization of advanced manufacturing equipment. You will drive torque-controlled assembly systems, integration with MES/ERP, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, strong project leadership, and onsite work with occasional travel. Competitive salary and annual incentive plan available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field, with relevant experience.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume, high-mix or semi-automated environments.
• Proven experience designing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping, DFMA, and manufacturing systems design.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning, validation, and sustainment.
• Strong technical problem-solving, project management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Chicago, IL, and travel occasionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing equipment and torque-controlled assembly systems.
• Manage equipment specification, vendor selection, procurement, installation, programming, commissioning, and validation.
• Integrate torque monitoring systems with MES, ERP, and industrial data collection platforms.
• Develop standardized manufacturing procedures, equipment programming parameters, calibration processes, and preventive maintenance plans.
• Lead complex engineering projects from concept through implementation and production sustainment.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and IT teams.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, DFMA, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Support manufacturing process standardization across multiple facilities.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MES/ERP integration

Job description

Staff Engineer – Robotic Welding Systems

Location: Chicago, IL (100% Onsite) - W2

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Salary: $124,960-$165,572 annually + Annual Incentive Plan

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Travel: Occasional, including overnight travel

Position Overview

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an experienced Staff Engineer – Robotic Welding Systems to join the Advanced Manufacturing team of a leading electrical equipment manufacturer in Chicago, IL.

This role will lead the development, implementation, and standardization of advanced manufacturing equipment and torque-controlled assembly systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing engineering experience, strong technical project leadership, and expertise in manufacturing automation, equipment integration, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing equipment and torque-controlled assembly systems.
• Manage equipment specification, vendor selection, procurement, installation, programming, commissioning, and validation.
• Integrate torque monitoring systems with manufacturing processes, MES, ERP, and industrial data collection platforms.
• Develop standardized manufacturing procedures, equipment programming parameters, calibration processes, and preventive maintenance plans.
• Lead complex engineering projects from concept through implementation and production sustainment.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and IT teams.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, DFMA, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Support manufacturing process standardization across multiple facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume, high-mix, or semi-automated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience designing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping, DFMA, and manufacturing systems design.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning, validation, and sustainment.
• Strong technical problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Chicago, IL, and travel occasionally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing torque-controlled or torque-monitored assembly systems.
• Experience integrating manufacturing equipment with MES, ERP, or industrial data collection systems.
• Experience with industrial automation, advanced manufacturing equipment, and process standardization.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or related professional certifications.
• CAD proficiency and experience with DFSS/DFMA.
• Experience implementing standardized manufacturing systems across multiple facilities.
• Competitive base salary of $124,960-$165,572 annually.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings and employee stock ownership benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.