Welding and Automation Engineer at Ajulia Executive Search – Sidon, Mississippi

• Location: Sidon, Mississippi
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #25644

Are you looking to make a career change to an established company? This exciting opportunity as a Welding and Automation Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Welding and Automation Engineer could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Process Development & Optimization
• Develop, validate, and continuously optimize laser welding processes to meet production and quality requirements.
• Establish, document, and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Perform root cause analysis on welding defects and implement timely, effective corrective actions.
• Automation & Robotics
• Program, commission, and troubleshoot FANUC robotics welding cells.
• Design and deploy automated welding and material handling solutions.
• Support PLC-based control systems and ensure seamless integration with factory automation platforms (Profinet, Siemens, Linux, FANUC, Keyence).
• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure welding processes comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Partner with quality and production teams to monitor, analyze, and improve weld performance.
• Conduct routine weld audits and support PPAP and customer submission activities.
• Project Management & Technical Support
• Lead projects involving new equipment installation, process upgrades, and automation enhancements.
• Support new product launches through weld feasibility studies, tooling development, and process validation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, and standardized work instructions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Apply Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives focused on welding consumables, cycle time optimization, and scrap reduction.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in welding and/or automation within automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency in robotic programming (FANUC) and PLC troubleshooting (Siemens, Profinet, Linux, Keyence).
• Strong knowledge of weld inspection techniques (visual, destructive, non-destructive).
• Familiarity with GD&T, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office tools.
• AWS certification or equivalent is a plus.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire

Salary: $100K annually

Ask for: Felicia

Job Id: 25644

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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