Job description

The Welding Application engineer is responsible for showcasing, testing, and validating robotic and collaborative robotic (cobot) welding solutions for customers, distributors, and sales teams. The role involves developing welding applications, conducting live demonstrations, optimizing welding processes, supporting pre-sales activities, and providing technical expertise on robotic welding automation.

The ideal candidate should possess strong welding process knowledge combined with hands-on experience in industrial robots, cobots, welding equipment, and automation systems.

Application Development & Demonstration

Develop and execute robotic and cobot welding demonstrations for customer applications for MIG and TIG with Cold wire feeder
Demonstrate welding automation solutions during customer visits, trade shows, technical seminars, and open-house events.
Prepare demonstration samples and welding setups for proof-of-concept evaluations.
Conduct welding trials and feasibility studies based on customer requirements.

Technical Support & Pre-Sales

Support the sales team in identifying customer requirements and recommending suitable robotic welding solutions.
Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers and partners.
Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, application reports, cycle time analysis, and ROI calculations.
Collaborate with customers to improve welding productivity, quality, and process consistency.

Programming & Process Optimization

Program industrial robots and cobots for welding applications.
Optimize welding parameters to achieve high-quality welds and maximum productivity.
Configure welding power sources, wire feeders, torch systems
Troubleshoot welding defects, process issues, and robotic programming challenges.
Support integration of robotic welding power source

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Provide application training to customers, distributors, and internal sales teams.
Develop application notes, demonstration procedures, and technical documentation.
Stay updated on emerging welding technologies, robotic systems, and industry best practices.

Customer & Market Support

Visit customer facilities to evaluate welding automation opportunities.
Support installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing when required.
Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to support product development and business growth.

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel extensively for customer demonstrations, exhibitions, application trials, and training programs.
Travel may range from 40%–70% depending on business requirements.

Qualifications

Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.

5–8 years of experience in welding automation, robotic welding, or manufacturing engineering.
Hands-on experience with industrial robots or cobots from manufacturers such as ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, KUKA, Universal Robots, Doosan, or similar.
Experience with robotic welding applications in automotive, fabrication, heavy engineering, or general manufacturing industries.
Experience in handling Yaskawa robot and Universal Cobot will be an added advantage

Our benefits at a glance

Career and Development
Compensation and Additional Benefits
Corporate Culture and Community

What we offer

Lots of learning (of subject)

Challenging assignments

Global Platform to showcase your potential

Work environment

We are proud of our employees around the world, and we are working together to create a work environment that promotes diversity, equal opportunity, and a passion for innovation.

Introduction

The people are what make the difference in voestalpine.

The people who produce, transform and refine high quality steel processes and products in flexible and specialized companies around the world. The people who take on the challenges of our clients. People with concerns to find even better solutions. It's the people like you that keep voestalpine one step ahead.

Who we are

voestalpine Böhler Welding is represented globally with 41 subsidiaries and produces high-quality filler metals for welding processes and industrial applications in the three Brands : Böhler Welding, UTP Maintenance and Fontargen Brazing.