Welding Engineer - Automation & Product Development

Illinois Tool Works; Appleton (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company-paid insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, part of Illinois Tool Works, seeks a Welding Engineer to join a collaborative team innovating welding solutions for manufacturing, fabrication, and MRO. You will develop new products, optimize automation processes, and support customers with advanced welding applications.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and occasional travel to customers or plants, with a strong focus on arc performance and metallurgy.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes (GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW).
• Experience with welding automation and controls; basic electrical understanding.
• Bachelor's in welding engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding automation solutions for products and customers.
• Evaluate arc performance for automation welding systems.
• Lead small projects and coach junior engineers; provide field support.

Skills

GMAW

GMAW-P

GTAW

SMAW

Automation,

Education

BS Welding Engineering (BSWE) or BS Welding Engineering Technology (BSWET)

0-3 years welding engineering experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

PC-based software

Job description

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, part of Illinois Tool Works, seeks a Welding Engineer to join a collaborative team innovating welding solutions for manufacturing, fabrication, and MRO. You will develop new products, optimize automation processes, and support customers with advanced welding applications.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and occasional travel to customers or plants, with a strong focus on arc performance and metallurgy.