Welding Process Engineer — Robotic MIG Specialist

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking a Hands-on Weld Engineer to support automated welding operations on the factory floor. You will evaluate welds, perform coupon testing, cut-and-etch analysis, troubleshoot defects, and implement process changes to achieve consistent, production-quality welds.

The ideal candidate will understand the complete welding process and be able to explain why a weld performs as it does, adjusting parameters and working closely with

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on background in welding engineering, weld process development, or automated/robotic welding.
• Strong understanding of GMAW/MIG welding processes.
• Experience performing and interpreting weld coupon and cut-and-etch testing.
• Ability to visually inspect welds and recognize acceptable and unacceptable weld conditions.
• Strong understanding of cause-and-effect when changing welding parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot weld quality issues and make effective process adjustments.
• Experience supporting robotic welding systems is strongly preferred.
• Automotive, structural, fabrication, or high-volume automated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work hands-on with production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate automated weld quality and determine whether welds meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Perform and evaluate weld coupon samples to verify weld penetration, fusion, size, profile, and overall integrity.
• Perform cut-and-etch / macro-etch testing of weld samples to evaluate penetration and fusion.
• Identify good vs. bad weld characteristics and clearly determine the cause of unacceptable welds.
• Diagnose common weld defects, including: Lack of penetration, Lack of fusion, Porosity, Undercut, Burn-through, Excessive or insufficient weld size, Spatter, Poor bead profile, Inconsistent weld appearance.
• Make appropriate adjustments to welding parameters based on coupon and cut/etch results.
• Understand the relationship between welding variables and final weld quality.
• Adjust parameters such as: Voltage, Amperage / wire feed speed, Travel speed, Torch angle and position, Contact-tip-to-work distance, Gas flow, Weld sequence, Robot speed and weld path.
• Understand what happens when individual weld parameters are changed and how those changes affect penetration, heat input, bead profile, spatter, fusion, and overall weld quality.
• Troubleshoot weld issues and determine whether the root cause is related to weld parameters, tooling/part fit-up, material condition, consumables, equipment, or robot positioning.
• Work closely with robot programmers, controls engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and production teams to optimize welding processes.
• Support weld process development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Document weld settings, test results, process changes, and corrective actions.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining repeatable welding processes for production.

Skills

Welding engineering

Weld process development

Automated/robotic welding

GMAW/MIG welding

Coupon testing

Cut-and-etch testing

Troubleshooting weld quality

Robotic welding systems

Process adjustment

Hands-on on manufacturing floor

Job description

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking a Hands-on Weld Engineer to support automated welding operations on the factory floor. You will evaluate welds, perform coupon testing, cut-and-etch analysis, troubleshoot defects, and implement process changes to achieve consistent, production-quality welds.

The ideal candidate will understand the complete welding process and be able to explain why a weld performs as it does, adjusting parameters and working closely with