Automotive Welding Engineer

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Located in Hamilton, ON

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

Direct Hire Opportunity

Hamilton Express Employment Professionals has proudly serviced the Hamilton area for over 28 years, connecting job seekers with leading employers across a wide range of industries.

Our client in the automotive manufacturing sector is currently seeking a Welding Engineering Specialist to take ownership of their GMAW, spot welding, and projection welding systems across the production environment.

This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and driving real improvements on the shop floor while supporting advanced welding and robotic systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own and support welding cell programs from design and procurement through installation and production
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability
• Troubleshoot welding and equipment issues and implement long-term corrective actions
• Lead equipment and tooling design, installation, and acceptance testing
• Define welding process parameters and support prototype builds and new product launches
• Develop technical specifications and support maintenance documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Management teams

Are You Qualified?

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding Engineering, Automation & Robotics, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMAW, spot welding, and projection welding processes
• Experience with robotic welding programming
• Working knowledge of PLC or computer-controlled systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical/pneumatic schematics

Nice to Have

• CAD experience (Inventor or AutoCAD)
• Machine integration experience
• Hands-on experience with MIG/stick welding and machine tools
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

Why Join This Team

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• High-impact role with end-to-end ownership of welding systems
• Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements on the production floor
• Stable automotive manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement

This posting represents a current vacancy with our client.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled screening tools that review applications based on keywords and minimum qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by a human recruiter

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