Welding Applications Engineer – FANUC / ABB Automation Proposals

Impact Solutions; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision/life

401(k) retirement match

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Impact Solutions in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Welding Applications Engineer to lead pre-sales efforts for robotic welding cells, including evaluating parts, designing layouts, and developing technical proposals. This direct-hire, on-site role supports a 1st shift schedule with about 15% travel.

Requires 7+ years in welding/pre-sales, 2-year technical or 4-year engineering degree, US work authorization, and a 45-minute daily commute to Pewaukee. Salary up to $125,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in welding automation or pre-sales
• Knowledge of GMAW/MIG and GTAW/TIG welding processes
• CAD/2D-3D layout proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Lead technical feasibility assessments from prints and specs.
• Architect welding automation concepts and robotic cell layouts.
• Develop technical proposals with layouts, cycle times, and BOMs.
• Coordinate weld trials and feasibility testing for proposed solutions.
• Travel to client sites (~15%) for requirements gathering and reviews.
• Ensure welding processes meet AWS/ASME standards and customer specs.

Skills

Robotic welding

Pre-sales engineering

Welding processes (GMAW, GTAW)

CAD/Cell layout literacy

Education

2-year technical degree

4-year engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FANUC / ABB RobotStudio

Job description

Job Function

Welding Applications Engineer – FANUC / ABB Automation Proposals Up to $125,000/yr

• 1st Shift (Mon–Fri)
• Direct-Hire
• Pay & Incentives: Baseline salary up to $125,000/yr depending on experience, backed by a comprehensive corporate benefits package including health/dental/vision/life, 401(k) retirement match, and strong work/life balance.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Standard 1st Shift daytime schedule (Monday – Friday), 100% W-2 onsite in Pewaukee, WI with ~15% domestic/international travel for client technical discovery and presentations.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a premier, family-owned custom automation integrator offering cutting-edge technology, dedicated R&D, zero micromanagement, and a long-tenured team culture.
• Core Functional Scope: Primary pre-sales technical lead for robotic welding cells; evaluating customer prints for weld feasibility, conducting sample trials, specifying equipment/tooling, and developing technical proposal concepts.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a 2-year technical or 4-year engineering degree, 7+ years of robotic welding/pre-sales applications depth, US work authorization, and a 45-minute daily commute to Pewaukee, WI.

If you are a creative welding automation specialist who loves cutting-edge technology and thrives on solving complex technical puzzles, this direct-hire seat with an industry-leading custom systems integrator offers an exceptional career path. We operate as a true extension of our customers' R&D departments—building custom, high-value automated systems that have never been created before. Serving as the primary technical interface during the pre‑sales and proposal phase, you will evaluate customer parts and prints, determine weld feasibility, architect robotic cells, and partner with sales and engineering to deliver high‑margin, manufacturable automation proposals.

Operating out of a modern, state‑of‑the‑art integration facility in Waukesha County, this position offers high technical autonomy, direct access to advanced robotics laboratories, and a collaborative team environment completely free of corporate red tape. Backed by a strong backlog of custom capital equipment projects across diverse manufacturing sectors, this role provides outstanding long‑term stability and professional growth.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Lead Technical Feasibility: Serve as the main pre‑sales technical point of contact, reviewing customer parts, engineering drawings, and specs to evaluate weld feasibility and application scope.
• Architect Welding Automation Concepts: Select and specify welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc), power sources, tooling concepts, and robotic cell layouts (FANUC, ABB) tailored to project budgets.
• Develop Technical Proposals: Partner with Sales and Engineering to generate technical proposal content, including preliminary layouts, cycle time estimates, labor hours, and equipment BOMs.
• Conduct Process Trials & Testing: Coordinate weld sample evaluations, process trials, and feasibility testing to validate proposed automation solutions prior to customer contract.
• Customer Collaboration & Travel: Travel to customer facilities (~15% domestic/international) to gather technical requirements, lead design reviews, and present proposed automation solutions.
• Code & Compliance Oversight: Ensure proposed weld processes adhere to industry standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) and customer specs, including defense‑adjacent application requirements.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Robotic Welding & Pre‑Sales Experience: 7+ years of technical expertise in welding automation, pre‑sales application engineering, or robotic systems integration.
• Process & Metallurgy Mastery: Solid understanding of GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, and robotic arc welding processes, understanding how material selection and joint fit‑up impact automation feasibility.
• Engineering CAD & Layout Literacy: Proficiency reviewing or drafting conceptual cell layouts using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar 2D/3D design tools.
• Customer‑Facing Communication: Professional presentation and communication skills to interface directly with client engineering teams and plant leadership.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable 45‑minute daily driving radius of the Pewaukee, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent hands‑on industry experience.
• Industry Certifications: AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or similar formal credentials.
• Robotics & Simulation Software: Experience with FANUC, ABB RobotStudio, or offline programming simulation platforms.