Robotic Welding Engineer

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Robotic Welding Engineer | Charlotte, NC

We are partnering with an innovative engineering organization at the forefront of defense robotics to hire a Robotic Welding Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys combining robotics, automation, and advanced welding technologies to develop high-performance manufacturing systems supporting next-generation unmanned vehicles.

This role offers the unique combination of startup speed and innovation with the stability and resources of an established, highly respected organization. You'll work alongside a collaborative engineering team developing automated robotic welding systems that improve quality, increase efficiency, and support mission-critical products used in demanding defense applications.

Robotic Welding Engineer Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive healthcare and benefits package
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Stable, growing organization with long-term career advancement opportunities

Robotic Welding Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and optimize robotic welding applications using FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, or similar robotic platforms
• Create and modify robot programs, weld schedules, and motion paths to maximize weld quality, cycle time, and process consistency
• Lead commissioning and startup activities for new robotic welding cells and automation equipment
• Develop and optimize automated welding processes including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Pulsed MIG, and other advanced welding applications
• Troubleshoot robotic welding systems, identify root causes of process issues, and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, quality, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate robotic welding cells into production
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on weld quality, productivity, equipment uptime, and process optimization
• Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies including vision systems, seam tracking, sensors, and adaptive welding controls

Robotic Welding Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience with robotic welding and welding automation
• Experience programming industrial robotic systems such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, or KUKA
• Strong knowledge of MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Pulsed MIG, or other automated welding processes
• Experience commissioning, optimizing, or supporting robotic welding cells in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems, industrial controls, sensors, and automation integration
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, welding symbols, and technical specifications
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement experience
• Must be eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person)

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges through automation. If you like combining robotics, welding, and process optimization to build smarter, more efficient manufacturing systems, we'd love to speak with you.

JOB ID: 179187

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Becky Tiley

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