Welding Engineer
Title: Welding Engineer
- We are hiring welding folks of all levels from technicians to specialists to senior engineer. If you have some of the below experience, apply today to learn more! :)
Location: Waukesha, WI
Position Overview
We are seeking a handson Welding Engineer to develop, validate and optimize welding processes for production equipment and automation cells. The role focuses on defining weld paths and parameter sets, programming and commissioning welding systems (GMAW, GTAW, laser, etc.), troubleshooting shopfloor issues, and integrating equipment to meet quality, safety and productivity targets.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS) and parameter sets for GMAW, GTAW, laser welding and other processes.
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Create and optimize weld paths and robot programs for automated welding cells; collaborate with integrators during programming and configuration.
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Commission new welding equipment and automation cells; perform process validation, firstarticle builds and capability studies.
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Troubleshoot welding processes, equipment faults and production defects; drive rootcause analysis and corrective actions on the shop floor.
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Integrate welding equipment with PLCs, vision systems and factory automation; coordinate with controls and systems engineers.
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Work with metallurgy and materials engineering to select consumables, control heat input and mitigate distortion and metallurgical issues.
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Define inspection and NDT requirements, support quality teams with weld acceptance criteria and documentation.
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Maintain process documentation, asbuilt configurations and change control for welding parameters and programs.
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Train operators and technicians on welding procedures, equipment use, safety and shopfloor best practices.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, rework and cost while improving weld quality and throughput.
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgy or related field (or equivalent experience).
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3+ years experience in welding process development, ideally in manufacturing or automation environments.
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Handson experience with automated welding cells, robot programming and equipment integration (robot brands and offline programming tools a plus).
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Proven experience with GMAW, GTAW and laser welding processes and developing WPS and parameter sets.
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Strong troubleshooting skills across process, equipment and PLC/controls interfaces.
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Working knowledge of metallurgy, heataffected zones, distortion control and appropriate consumable selection.
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Experience with commissioning, process validation, firstarticle inspection and capability studies.
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Familiarity with shopfloor processes, configuration management and change control for welding programs.
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Knowledge of relevant codes/standards (AWS, ASME, ISO) and NDT methods.
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Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills; able to train technicians and support production teams.
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Certification such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Engineer is desirable.
Benefits
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life
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Short & Long Term Disability
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401k/ Match
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Flex Spending Accounts
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PTO/ Vacation Time
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/11/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at
[email protected] to make arrangements.
Salary
$80000 - $130000 USD per year
