Welding Automation Engineer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description Apply now Welding Automation Engineer Posting Start Date: 11/5/26 Job Location (Short): Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941 Requisition ID: 37448 Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big! Job Overview The Welding Automation Engineer provides technical leadership, training, and engineering support for manual and automated welding processes. This role develops and implements welding methods, procedures, and automation solutions to support production, quality, cost saving, and continuous improvement goals. The position combines technical knowledge in welding, robotics, welding with cobots, and manufacturing engineering with hands-on training, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of Komatsu products. Key Job Responsibilities Lead, develop, and deliver hands-on training for welders, operators, supervisors, and international/domestic personnel on manual and automated welding processes; administer skills assessments and certification tests. Coordinate new hire welder assessments, maintain certification records, and manage training schedules and resources, including Weld Lab inventory, consumables, and equipment. Support the development and documentation of welding procedures (PQR, WPS) and evaluate new consumables, equipment, and new welding processes. Develop, change, and implement robotic welding programs, tooling, and fixtures using engineering drawings, CAD/CAM, and offline programming software; optimize weld sequences and parameters for quality, cycle time, and cost. Provide technical support for automation and robotic work cells, including troubleshooting, process improvements, and implementation of new applications. Aid product design engineering with design for manufacturability, weldability, and cost reduction opportunities. Conduct weld audits and investigations, analyze defects, and develop corrective actions, including repair procedures. Monitor, collect, and analyze welding process data and key performance metrics and report findings and recommendations to management. Support supervisory and inspection personnel with interpretation and compliance to AWS and Komatsu welding standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality, Safety, Product Engineering, Maintenance, Suppliers, and Customers) to resolve welding and automation issues and drive continuous improvement. Participate in safety walks and audits, promote safe work practices, and ensure compliance with... For full info follow application link. Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/B0CC214BF7D748AB