Welding Engineer

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) Empower

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking a Welding Engineer to join a team developing an autonomous robotic welding system that generates custom motion plans and weld parameters for parts it sees. You will support welding experiments and generate data driving our technology forward, collaborating with welding, robotics, and hardware teams to advance automated welding solutions.

You will work with a dedicated team to solve tough manufacturing challenges, including parameter development for carbon steel,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing robotic welding procedures in an industrial environment.
• Proficient in industrial robotics including Yaskawa, ABB, Kuka, or Fanuc platforms.
• Background in fusion-based weld parameter development for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Proficient with manual welding processes including GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW.
• Understand weld symbology and print interpretation.
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DoE) principles.
• Passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Run weld parameter selection experiments to identify a range of welding parameters (voltage, wire speed, travel speed) for new customer applications.
• Partner with robotics engineers to develop rules for moving the workpiece and robot end-effector to automate trajectory generation.
• Perform robotic welding experiments to test other systems in development including sensors, inspection systems, path planning, welding strategies, and new hardware.
• Work with hardware team to fabricate test coupons for feasibility testing and other in-house experiments.
• Occasional travel (30%-50%), interfacing and working directly with customers.
• Operate a state-of-the-art AI-powered robotic welding cell.
• Manually weld coupons and other test parts when needed.
• Use powered shop tools to cut and etch weld samples.

Skills

Robotic welding procedures

Industrial robotics platforms

Welding parameters development

GMAW FCAW GTAW SMAW

DoE principles

Print interpretation

Team collaboration

Tools

Yaskawa

ABB

Kuka

Fanuc

Job description

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk‑aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real‑world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We are looking for a Welding Engineer who will work side‑by‑side with a team of welding engineers to develop an autonomous robotic welding system capable of automatically generating custom motion plans and weld parameters for any part that it sees. You will also support teams with welding experiments, generating the data that propels our technology forward. You will join a team of dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic people to help create the future of manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Run weld parameter selection experiments to identify a range of welding parameters (voltage, wire speed, travel speed) that can be used for new customer applications
• Partner with robotics engineers to develop a set of rules for how to move the workpiece and robot end-effector to automate trajectory generation
• Perform robotic welding experiments to test other systems in development including sensors and inspection systems, path planning and welding strategies, and new hardware
• Work with our hardware team to fabricate test coupons for application feasibility testing and other in-house experiments
• 30%-50% travel required, in which you will be interfacing and working directly with customers.
• Operate a state-of the art AI-powered robotic welding cell
• Manually weld coupons and other test parts when needed
• Use powered shop tools to cut and etch weld samples

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience developing robotic welding procedures in an industrial environment
• Proficient in industrial robotics including Yaskawa, ABB, Kuka, or Fanuc platforms
• Background in fusion-based weld parameter development for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Proficient with manual welding processes including GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW
• Understand weld symbology and print interpretation
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DoE) principles
• Passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a collaborative environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. The role may involve access to export‑controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required. This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable requirements.