Senior Welding Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop robotic welding processes and robot programs that demonstrate the capabilities of Yaskawa products and technologies.
• Conduct customer demonstrations and proof of concept testing to validate process feasibility and application performance.
• Collaborate with customers, Application Sales Managers, Regional Sales Managers, and internal engineering teams to recommend robotics systems, welding equipment, sensors, and automation solutions.
• Serve as the technical expert for complex welding applications, providing programming and process support both in-house and at customer locations.
• Document demonstration objectives, equipment configurations, process parameters, results, and recommendations for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging welding, robotic, and automation technologies to enhance customer solutions and Yaskawa's competitive position.
• Evaluate vendor products and technologies, including welding sensors and related equipment, to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and training for customers, employees, integrators, and OEM partners.
• Support product development activities by providing technical input for product specifications, testing, and validation.
• Maintain demonstration equipment and laboratory resources to support customer projects and sales activities.
• Support industry trade shows by assisting with system setup, teardown, and live product demonstrations.
• Travel approximately 10-15% to support customer demonstrations, trade shows, and technical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience in welding engineering, robotics, industrial automation, or manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of welding equipment, sensors, and automated manufacturing technologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel approximately 10-15%.

Physical Demands

• Work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and customer environments.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, lift equipment and materials, and operate machinery.
• Lift up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work in designated production or laboratory areas where appropriate PPE is required.