Welding Process Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Welding Process & Robotic Automation

• Develop, program, and optimize robotic welding systems (preferably ABB and FANUC) for R&D applications.
• Implement and refine Arc Welding processes such as Fronius CMT to enhance weld quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Leverage laser welding and laser hybrid welding techniques to optimize deposition rates, material properties, and component performance.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding automation and ensure systems are running at peak performance.

Additive Manufacturing (ADDere – Laser Wire DED)

• Work on the ADDere Laser Wire Direct Energy Deposition (DED) process, assisting in machine optimization and process refinement.
• Support both printing machine development and printing services, ensuring high deposition rates for large-scale metal components.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to develop custom additive manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Conduct process validation, quality control, and parameter development for high-deposition additive manufacturing.

R&D Testing & Process Development

• Lead welding and additive process development efforts in our R&D test lab.
• Design and execute testing protocols to evaluate new materials, welding techniques, and deposition strategies.
• Analyze weld integrity, porosity, microstructure, and mechanical properties to improve process reliability.
• Document findings, create reports, and present process improvements to key stakeholders.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to integrate new welding and additive processes into manufacturing workflows.
• Provide technical support and training to operators, engineers, and sales teams on robotic welding and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Stay ahead of industry advancements in robotic welding, additive manufacturing, and laser-based welding technologies.