Weld Engineer

Autokiniton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a Weld Engineer for our Chicago, IL plant to lead welding process development and implementation. You will specify welding equipment, consumables, robotic systems, and related components to ensure high-quality welds and efficient processes.

The role requires MIG and robotic welding experience, electrical/controls knowledge, and collaboration with the QA and engineering teams to design methods, support maintenance, and drive safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in weld/robotics engineering; CWI or CWE.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manual and automated welding.
• Knowledge of MIG welding, robotic welding, and NEC/OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Specify welding equipment, consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and related components for welding.
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures for welding equipment including robotic systems.
• Design, develop and test welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Assist QA to maintain weld integrity and resolve welding system issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving (8D reports).

Skills

MIG welding

Robotic welding

Electrical controls

Teamwork

Welding safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in weld/robotics engineering

CWI

CWE

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Weld Engineer

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Design, develop and test welding methods, materials, processes, and results.
• Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).

This full-time, salary, role is a part of our Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Required experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in weld/robotics engineering or equivalent, CWI, CWE.

• Minimum three (3) years of related technical, hands-on experience in manual and automated welding or joining processes.
• Working knowledge of MIG welding processes
• Knowledge in robotic welding and programming, and material handling applications.
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings –
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA and machine safety, electrical safety, robotic safety, and machine guarding components.
• Specific knowledge of the following:
  • Weld power source, wire feeder, torch, and reamer.
  • Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications.
  • Weld shielding gas technologies.
  • Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding.
  • Gas metal arc and resistance spot welding.
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our AUTOKINITON Plant in Chicago, IL., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Navy Pier
• Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and Lakefront
• Museums and Architecture

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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