Robotics & Welding Engineer

On Point Holdings

Field Service Engineer dealing with robotic welding and automation systems. Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, and customer support with extensive travel needs.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, servo, safety, and control system failures
Install, commission, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair robotic welding cells and automation equipment
Perform robot start-ups and production validation
Modify and troubleshoot robot programs using teach pendant and laptop interfaces
Adjust weld parameters including voltage, wire feed speed, sequencing, and torch orientation
Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM documentation
Restore customer production safely and efficiently during equipment failures
Provide operator and maintenance training to customer personnel
Document service activity including labor hours, travel, parts usage, and technical findings
Communicate service findings and recommendations to customers and internal teams
Coordinate with parts, engineering, and technical support to resolve service issues
Identify repeat failures and recommend preventive solutions
Follow all company and customer safety procedures
Travel extensively and adapt to varying customer production schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Welding Technology, or equivalent experience
3–5 years experience in field service, industrial maintenance, robotics, or automation
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively
Strong customer-facing communication skills
Clean driving record
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in industrial manufacturing environments
Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with internal teams
Overnight and occasional weekend travel required
Ability to respond to urgent production downtime situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime Eligibility
Extensive travel expectations

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Hard Skills & Tools

robot programmingrobot start-upsproduction validationtroubleshootingweld parameter adjustmentelectrical schematics interpretationmechanical drawings interpretationrobotic welding cellsautomation equipment repairdiagnostic skills

Soft Skills

customer-facing communicationmechanical aptitudeindependent workteam communicationproblem-solvingtrainingadaptabilitysafety complianceservice documentationpreventive solution recommendation

Certifications

Associate degree in Engineering TechnologyAssociate degree in MechatronicsAssociate degree in Welding Technology