Robotic Welding Applications Engineer – Technical Proposals & Pre-Sales

Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (Mon-Fri), Direct Hire, 100% on-site with ~15% domestic/international travel |

Compensation: Up to $125,000/yr Overview A premier, family-owned custom automation integrator is seeking a Robotic Welding Applications Engineer for a Direct Hire role to serve as its primary pre-sales technical lead for robotic welding cells. This position sits at the intersection of engineering and sales, evaluating customer prints, running feasibility trials, and shaping technical proposals for custom, high-value automated welding systems that function as an extension of clients' own R&D efforts.

What you'll do: Serve as the main pre-sales technical point of contact, reviewing customer parts, engineering drawings, and specs to evaluate weld feasibility and application scope Select and specify welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc), power sources, tooling concepts, and robotic cell layouts (FANUC, ABB) tailored to project budgets Partner with Sales and Engineering to generate technical proposal content, including preliminary layouts, cycle time estimates, labor hours, and equipment BOMsCoordinate weld sample evaluations, process trials, and feasibility testing to validate proposed automation solutions prior to customer contract Travel to customer facilities (~15% domestic/international) to gather technical requirements, lead design reviews, and present proposed automation solutions Ensure proposed weld processes adhere to industry standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) and customer specs, including defense-adjacent application requirements Required qualifications 7+ years of technical expertise in welding automation, pre-sales application engineering, or robotic systems integration Solid understanding of GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, and robotic arc welding processes, including how material selection and joint fit-up impact automation feasibility Proficiency reviewing or drafting conceptual cell layouts using AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar 2D/3D design tools Professional presentation and communication skills to interface directly with client engineering teams and plant leadershipU.S. Citizenship or Green Card status, residing within a comfortable 45 mins daily driving radius of the Pewaukee, WI area 2-year technical degree or 4-year engineering degree

Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on industry experienceAWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or similar formal credentials Experience with FANUC, ABB Robot Studio, or offline programming simulation platforms

Compensation and benefits: Baseline starting salary up to $125,000/yr, scaling with pre-sales and welding automation depth 401(k) retirement match Full corporate health, dental, vision, and life benefits Strong work-life balance Why this role This is a Direct Hire seat with a premier, family-owned custom automation integrator known for cutting-edge R&D, a long-tenured team culture, and zero micromanagement.