Welding Engineer, Robotics & Automation

Path Robotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical coverage

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics, based in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Welding Engineer to join our autonomous robotic welding team. You will help develop an AI-powered welding system that generates motion plans and weld parameters for each part, and perform experiments to advance our technology.

You’ll collaborate with robotics and hardware teams, run parameter experiments, validate welding strategies, and travel 30–50% to work with customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing robotic welding procedures in an industrial environment.
• Experience with DoE principles and welding parameter development.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Run weld parameter selection experiments to identify a range of welding parameters for new customer applications.
• Partner with robotics engineers to develop rules for motion of workpiece and robot end-effector to automate trajectory generation.
• Perform robotic welding experiments to test systems including sensors, inspection, and welding strategies.
• Work with hardware team to fabricate test coupons for feasibility testing and experiments.
• Travel 30%-50% to interface with customers.
• Operate a state-of-the-art AI-powered robotic welding cell.
• Manually weld coupons and test parts when needed.
• Use powered shop tools to cut and etch weld samples.

Skills

Robotic welding experience

DoE principles

Welding procedures

Robotics platforms

Education

Industrial welding background

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.