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CrossFire Group

Senior Materials Engineer

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

SENIOR MATERIALS ENGINEER Location: Oshkosh, WI Job Type: 9-12 Month Contract | Potential Contract ... Evaluate manufacturing and materials processes involving welding, casting, forging, heat treatment ...

ITW Miller

Sr. Optical Engineer

Appleton, WI · On-site

$122K - $158K/yr

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Senior Optical Engineer to drive the design, development ... This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including welding engineers, manufacturing ...

Net2Source (N2S)

Materials Engineer

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

Welding, casting, forging, metal heat treating, metal finishing, metal extrusion, metal foundry, steel/aluminum mill, failure analysis. The Sr Engineer - Materials provides support to Materials and ...

Global Power Components

Senior Quality Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$87K - $118K/yr

Senior Quality Engineer Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com Location ... welding, paint, and assembly operations to reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance ...

Global Power Components

Senior Quality Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$87K - $118K/yr

Senior Quality Engineer Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com Location ... welding, paint, and assembly operations to reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance ...

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How much do senior welding engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior welding engineer in Wisconsin is $127,741.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $144,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior welding engineer?

A Senior Welding Engineer is a specialized engineering professional responsible for overseeing welding processes, procedures, and quality control in manufacturing or construction projects. They develop welding specifications, ensure compliance with industry standards, troubleshoot welding-related issues, and provide technical guidance to teams. Additionally, they may work on improving welding techniques, selecting appropriate materials, and ensuring workplace safety. Their expertise is crucial for maintaining structural integrity and optimizing production efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a senior welding engineer?

As a Senior Welding Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include developing welding procedures, reviewing engineering drawings, and troubleshooting welding-related issues on the shop floor. You may also oversee the work of junior engineers or technicians, conduct weld inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. Collaboration with design teams, quality assurance, and production staff is common to address challenges and optimize manufacturing processes. These tasks help ensure projects run smoothly, meet quality requirements, and are completed on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior welding engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Welding Engineer, you need extensive knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, materials science, and a degree in welding, mechanical, or materials engineering. Familiarity with industry codes (such as ASME, AWS), experience using CAD software, and professional certifications like Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) are valuable assets. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you manage teams and coordinate across departments. These competencies are essential for ensuring high-quality welds, maintaining safety standards, and driving project success in complex engineering environments.

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Infographic showing various Senior Welding Engineer job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,741 per year, or $61.4 per hour.

Robotics Engineer

Midwest Engineered Systems

Waukesha, WI • On-site

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY

The Robotics Engineer is a recognized robotics expert and thought leader, setting technical direction for robot integration across multiple programs. This role pioneers advanced applications, defines best practices, and represents the company in customer and industry forums.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

•       Defines robotics standards, strategies, and best practices across the company.

•       Tackles unprecedented robotics challenges with innovative solutions.

•       Mentors technicians and engineers at all levels.

•       Represents company expertise in customer meetings and industry forums.

•       Aligns robotics solutions with business growth and strategic direction.

•       Acts as the highest-level technical escalation point for the service department, resolving critical field failures and leading the development of remote support strategies, diagnostic procedures, and knowledge base content; collaborates with service leadership to identify recurring issues and drive engineering improvements across the installed base.

•       Deep expertise in three or more specialized robot application areas, including vision-guided robotics, palletizing, dispensing/adhesive application, painting/coating, and arc/spot welding.

•       Serves as the company''s internal subject matter expert for at least one specialized application domain; defines programming standards, tooling guidelines, and best practices for that domain.

•       Leads vision system architecture decisions, camera selection, calibration strategies, lighting design, and resolves complex vision integration challenges across programs.

•       Advanced proficiency in robot reach studies, timing studies, and full cell simulation using ABB RobotStudio and Fanuc ROBOGUIDE; capable of training others in simulation best practices.

•       Uses offline simulation proactively during the quoting and design phases to validate feasibility, optimize cycle times, and reduce project risk before hardware is built.

•       Evaluates emerging application technologies (collaborative robots, force-torque sensing, AI-assisted vision) and provides recommendations for adoption into the company''s capability portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

•       Bachelor''s degree in welding engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

•       0-2 years of experience in welding engineering, welding process development, or a related field; relevant internship, co-op, or capstone project experience is a plus.

•       Foundational knowledge of welding processes (GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, Laser) and welding metallurgy, gained through coursework, internships, or hands-on project work.

•       Exposure to developing or qualifying welding procedures, or troubleshooting weld process issues, through academic, internship, or project-based experience.

•       Coursework or exposure to robotic welding systems and offline programming software is a plus.

•       AWS certifications (e.g., CWEng, CWI) are not required but a plus; willingness to pursue certification over time is expected.

•       Strong desire to learn from and collaborate with senior welding engineering staff and robotic welding technicians.

•       Willingness to learn and apply welding codes and standards such as AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•       Regularly works in a manufacturing/shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, and moderate noise levels.

•       May be required to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, or service support, including occasional overnight travel.

•       Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to handle tools, controls, and equipment; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

•       Required to follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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