Weld Engineer – Robotic & Process Innovation

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

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.