Welding Application Engineer

Amada; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Amada is seeking a skilled Applications Engineer in Schaumburg, Illinois, specializing in fiber laser welding to support its growing customer base. This critical role involves optimizing processes and ensuring successful integration of laser welding solutions in production environments.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with fiber laser welding and a robust understanding of metallurgical behavior. Key responsibilities include conducting process development, leading demonstrations, and providing ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fiber laser welding.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical behavior.
• Ability to bridge gaps between technology and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process development, sample preparation, and time studies.
• Lead customer demonstrations and technical presentations.
• Provide technical guidance for weld parameter selection and design.
• Collaborate to determine best-fit solutions.
• Develop and maintain application documentation.
• Support equipment installation and operator training.
• Troubleshoot welding issues for customers.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fiber laser welding

Metallurgical behavior understanding

Technical presentations

Collaboration with sales and engineering

Troubleshooting welding issues

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled Applications Engineer specializing in fiber laser welding to support our growing customer base and advanced manufacturing portfolio. This role is critical in helping customers optimize processes, validate applications, and ensure the successful integration of our laser welding solutions into real-world production environments.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with fiber laser welding, a strong understanding of metallurgical behavior, and the ability to bridge the gap between advanced technology and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct process development, sample preparation, and time studies using fiber laser welding equipment.
• Lead customer demonstrations, proof-of-concept evaluations, and technical presentations both in-house and at customer facilities.
• Provide technical guidance for weld parameter selection, joint design, fixture requirements, and material compatibility.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to determine best-fit solutions and support project scoping.
• Develop and maintain detailed application documentation, including weld procedures, process notes, and technical reports.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and operator training for new customers.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and provide ongoing post-sales technical support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in process stability, quality, and throughput.

Pay Range:

• $60,000.00-$70,000.00

Work Environment:

• Onsite work at Schaumburg, ILL.
• Monday – Friday
• 8:00am – 5:00pm

Why Join Us

• Work with industry-leading laser welding technologies.
• Be part of a high-performance technical team influencing customer success and product innovation.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.