Weld Engineer (3rd Shift)

Job Description

PPS is partnering with an established automotive manufacturer to hire an experienced **Welding Engineer** to support advanced robotic welding operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor solving problems, improving processes, and working with cutting-edge robotic welding technology. **This is a 3rd shift position.**  

In this role, you'll lead welding process development, optimize robotic weld programs, troubleshoot automated weld cells, and drive continuous improvements that impact quality, productivity, and safety. Approximately **80% of your time will be spent on the production floor**, working directly with equipment and production teams.

Responsibilities

* Develop and improve resistance welding processes
* Program and optimize robotic welding systems
* Troubleshoot weld robots, controllers, tooling, and fixtures
* Develop weld parameters and production standards
* Support new product launches and manufacturing improvements
* Review blueprints, GD\&T, and engineering drawings
* Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
* Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
* Support customer requirements and quality initiatives
* Provide technical leadership and training

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Welding or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
* 3+ years of Welding Engineering experience
* Strong Resistance Welding experience required
* Experience with Motoman robotic programming (MRC, XRC, NX, DX)
* Panasonic robotic welding experience is a plus
* Experience with Perceptron vision/laser systems preferred
* Knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, APQP, GD\&T, IATF 16949, and ISO standards
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* CAD experience preferred

What We Offer

* Competitive salary
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Stable, growing manufacturing environment
* Career advancement opportunities
* Collaborative engineering team
* Challenging, hands-on work with advanced robotic automation

If you're passionate about welding automation, robotics, and manufacturing excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!