Weld Engineer

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a full-time Welding Engineer at the Plymouth, Michigan plant to develop welding technologies for new products and to support equipment knowledge across operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of welding experience, hands-on MIG/spot welding, robotics programming (ABB/Fanuc), and AutoCAD/weld drawings. You'll work under the Engineering Manager, contributing to quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated welding processes.
• Working knowledge of MIG and Spot-welding processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and workflow.
• Excellent hands-on welding and training skills.
• Knowledge in robotic welding and material handling applications.
• Knowledge in robotic programming (ABB, Fanuc robots, etc.).
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings.
• Mechanical ability.
• Specialized knowledge of weld power sources, wire feeders, torches and reamers.
• Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications.
• Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding.
• Customer welding specifications and testing requirements.
• Resistance spot welding.

Responsibilities

• Develop new welding technologies related to new product requirements.
• Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge.
• Provide input into development of departmental strategic goals and identifying key measurable targets.
• Specify welding equipment, consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and related components for welding.
• Assist in development of weld quality control processes.
• Guide design, develop and test welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in integration, startup and debugging of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion assigned engineering changes and communicate with all departments.
• Train, coach and mentor the welding process for engineers and trades colleagues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving (e.g., 8D reports).

Skills

Hands-on welding experience

MIG welding

Spot welding

Robotic welding knowledge

Robotic programming (ABB, Fanuc)

AutoCAD and weld drawings

Electrical/controls schematics

Welding equipment specification

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Welding equipment

CAD tools

Job description

Tracking Code

11025

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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:

• Develop new welding technologies related to new products requirement.
• Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Assist in development of the weld quality control process.
• Guides design develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
• Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
• Direct and/or 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 (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands on experience in manual and automated welding processes
• Working knowledge of MIG and Spot-welding processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and workflow
• Excellent "hands on" welding and training skills.
• Knowledge in robotic welding and material handling applications.
• Knowledge in robotic programming (ex. ABB, Fanuc robots, etc.)
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings
• Mechanical Ability
• Specialized knowledge of the following:
• Weld power source, wire feeder, torch and reamer
• Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications
• Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding
• Customer welding specifications and testing requirements
• Resistance spot welding

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 Plymouth plant in Plymouth, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

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.