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Robotic Weld Engineer

stdiron

Robotic Welding Engineer to drive our automated production systems forward.

The Robotic Welding Engineer bridges the gap between weld metallurgy, advanced robotics programming, and production floor efficiency. You will design, develop, integrate, and optimize automated and robotic welding systems. This role leads process improvement initiatives, troubleshoots complex cells, collaborates on fixture design, and ensures compliance with strict AWS quality standards.

About stdiron

Robotic Welding Engineer Company: Standard Iron Reports To: Engineering Manager Location: Hartford Wiscosnin (With occasional travel to other plants) You can streamline the interview process by completing this form> Company Overview At Standard Iron, we provide top-tier contract manufacturing and fabrication solutions.

We pride ourselves on safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Robotic Programming & Optimization Program Systems: Program and clone paths for multi-axis systems (primarily ABB) using teach pendants and Offline Programming (OLP) software.
  • Adjust arc parameters, travel angles, travel speeds, voltage, and wire feed speeds to ensure structural integrity and reduce cycle times.
  • Implement and calibrate Thru-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST), touch sensing, and laser/vision guidance systems.
  • Tooling, Fixture & Cell Design Review Review Fixtures: Partner with Tooling Engineers to review fixture designs for part repeatability and torch joint access.
  • Define technical specs for new robotic arms, power sources, positioners, reamers, and safety enclosures.
  • Lead commissioning of new robotic weld cells from initial design through production launch.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and programming faults to resolve issues like porosity, undercut, and lack of fusion.
  • Manage Tool Center Point (TCP) standards and develop recovery protocols to minimize downtime.
  • Execute weld macro-examinations to guarantee alignment with AWS D1.1, D1.3, or customer-specific standards.
  • Analyze production data to reduce "air-cut" time and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Ensure cell compliance with OSHA and RIA/ANSI R15.06 guidelines (light curtains, interlocking gates).
  • Mentor robot operators, technicians, and maintenance staff on basic troubleshooting and safety.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of direct experience engineering robotic welding applications in heavy manufacturing, automotive, or structural steel fabrication.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and utilize CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CREO) to review part geometry.
  • Percentage decrease in cell cycle times through optimized tool paths.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, or Automation/Robotics Engineering is preferred.
  • An Associate degree with equivalent hands-on industrial experience will be considered.
  • Proficient in programming major robotic platforms (primarily ABB ).
  • Experience with simulation software like RobotStudio or RoboGuide is highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of GMAW (MIG), FCAW, or GTAW (TIG) processes and parameter development.
  • Knowledge of how laser cutting, stamping, and sheet metal rolling impact part fit-up and automated weld success.
  • Success Metrics (KPIs) First-Time Through (FTT) Yield: Reduction in post-weld manual rework and repair rates.

Equipment Downtime

Minimizing cell downtime caused by programming errors or fixture tracking alignment issues.