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GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering
• 8–10+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or controls engineering
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting robotic welding systems
• Proficiency with industrial welding robots (FANUC, ABB, Motoman, KUKA or similar)
• Strong experience with PLC programming and controls integration (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Proven success leading cross-functional automation projects and managing integrators
• Strong understanding of welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, resistance spot welding) and metallurgy basics
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards (OSHA, NFPA79,RIA) and risk assessments for robotic systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong project management skills to coordinate multiple automation projects and vendor integrations
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player with leadership experience
• May require up to 5 % travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotic simulation tools (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, etc.)
• Experience integrating vision systems, sensors, motion control, or automated material handling
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for fixture or tooling design
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification

Why Join GTI

• Lead automation for a rapidly growing industrial fabrication company
• Hands-on, high-impact technical role in a fast-paced environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work with advanced robotic technology to build mission-critical infrastructure

GTI Energy is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in our workforce.

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.