Welding & Automation Engineer
Role summary
This dual-function engineering role supports welding operations and automation systems in a high-volume manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include developing and approving welding procedures, troubleshooting weld defects, optimizing robotic welding cells, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role also involves programming, troubleshooting, and modifying PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), diagnosing controls and HMI issues, and implementing improvements to reduce downtime. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, strong PLC programming skills, and knowledge of industrial electrical systems and welding processes.
Position Overview
The Weld & Controls Engineer is a dual-function engineering role responsible for supporting welding operations, automation systems, and PLC-controlled equipment within a high-volume manufacturing facility.
This position ensures welding processes meet quality and customer specifications while also maintaining and optimizing programmable logic control (PLC) systems, robotic welding cells, and automated production equipment.
The role plays a critical part in maintaining uptime, reducing defects, improving efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
Key Responsibilities
Welding Engineering Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and related documentation
- Troubleshoot weld defects and conduct root cause analysis
- Support robotic welding integration and process optimization
- Ensure compliance with CSA, AWS, ASME, and customer-specific welding standards
- Conduct weld trials, parameter validation, and process capability studies
- Support quality investigations and corrective actions (8D, CARs, PFMEA updates)
- Assist in weld fixture and tooling design reviews
- Provide technical support to production and quality teams
Controls & Automation Responsibilities
- Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens or equivalent)
- Support robotic welding cells and automation systems
- Diagnose electrical, controls, and HMI issues
- Implement control system improvements to reduce downtime
- Assist with new equipment installation and commissioning
- Maintain and update electrical schematics and documentation
- Support preventative maintenance programs for automation systems
- Integrate sensors, safety circuits, and interlocks in compliance with OHSA requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years experience in a manufacturing environment (metal stamping or welding preferred)
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (required)
- Experience with robotic welding systems (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman an asset)
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems (24V, 480V, control panels)
- Understanding of welding processes (MIG, spot welding, resistance welding preferred)
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Work Conditions
- Industrial manufacturing environment
- Exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment
- On-call availability for off-shift troubleshooting
- Must wear required PPE
- Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Occasional travel for training or supplier support
Core Competencies
- Technical troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and quality
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windsor, ON N8W 5A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person