Welding Engineer - 3rd Shift

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to :

• Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding systems issues.
• Program robots, pedestal welders, and all other types of welding related equipment.
• Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining welding integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding systems issues.
• Program robots, pedestal welders, and all other types of welding related equipment.
• Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
• Direct and / or participate in root cause analysis and tam problem solving activities (e.g. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.)

This full-time, salary role is a part of our Engineering team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Required experience :

Bachelor's degree in weld engineering / technology from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Hands on experience in manual and automated welding process’.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Highly Desired Skills - A specialized knowledge of the following :

1.Resistance spot welding

2.Drawn Arc Stud Welding

3.Adhesive / sealer dispensing systems Nordson & Johnstone

4.Dispenser vision systems - Coherix

5.Weld Timers - WTC & Bosch

6.Robotic Programming Fanuc & Motoman / Yaskawa

7.Weld power source, wire feeder, torch and reamer

8.Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications

9.Weld shielding gas technologies

10.Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding

11.Customer welding specification and testing requirements

12.Gas metal arc welding

Working conditions :

We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be :

This position is located at our Grand Ledge Plant, in Grand Ledge, MI offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features :

• Near downtown Lansing - the state Capitol
• Near Michigan State University - located in East Lansing
• Plenty of hiking and biking trails paired with an active Old Town Experience in many of the near by towns and villages

Why you’ll enjoy working here :

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance : Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far.

We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities : Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development : We empower all our Associates from entry-level to senior-level with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
4 days ago