X-Series USA ยท 2 weeks ago
Robotic Welding Applications Engineer
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $95K/yrX-Series USA designs and builds advanced industrial machinery, including robotic welding automation. They are seeking a hands-on Applications Engineer to become a subject-matter expert on their BeamWELD robotic welding system, focusing on practical welding experience and customer-facing applications.
Responsibilities
Develop a thorough understanding of the BeamWELD system, including its welding capabilities, safety features, basic programming, and daily operation
Become a primary internal resource for running typical BeamWELD jobs and basic troubleshooting
Set up and run weld trials on structural and fabricated components such as beams, columns, frames, brackets, stiffeners, and plate weldments
Assist in developing and refining welding parameters to achieve consistent quality and productivity
Support the creation and maintenance of Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) under the guidance of senior staff
Install and commission new BeamWELD systems at customer facilities, coordinating with the X-Series engineering and service teams as needed
Perform and document system calibration, basic functional tests, and initial weld trials
Work alongside senior engineers to help identify and resolve issues related to the welding process, basic machine hardware, safety devices, and configuration
Provide remote support to customers by reviewing photos, videos, weld parameters, and error descriptions to help diagnose and resolve issues
When needed, support on-site service visits for more complex problems, in coordination with the service and engineering teams
Log, track, and follow up on customer issues to ensure they are resolved and that lessons learned are communicated internally
Support training of customer welders and operators on machine operation, weld setup, and routine maintenance
Assist with in-house and on-site demonstrations for prospects and customers
Communicate observations from shop and field use back to engineering and management, including opportunities for product, process, and documentation improvements
Contribute to internal guides, parameter charts, and troubleshooting documents as your expertise develops
Qualification
Required
Hands-on welding experience using processes such as GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, or similar in any of the following environments: Job-shop or custom fabrication, Structural or industrial fabrication, Equipment repair or maintenance, Manufacturing / production welding
You do not need to be a code-certified structural welder, but you must be comfortable striking an arc, adjusting basic parameters, and evaluating basic weld quality
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols
Experience tuning welding parameters and troubleshooting common weld defects
Experience working with industrial machinery, fabrication equipment, or automated systems (e.g., CNC machines, robots, production lines, or similar)
Comfort working in an industrial environment around machinery and production equipment
Mechanical aptitude and basic diagnostic skills: Comfortable inspecting torches, wire feed systems, gas, coolant, and fixtures; Familiar with using hand tools and basic test equipment
Tech-savvy and willing to learn: HMI-style interfaces, Offline programming/simulation tools, Calibration and diagnostic utilities
Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with welders, supervisors, engineers, and customers
Preferred
Experience with robotic welding or other robotic automation in a production environment
Prior exposure to commissioning industrial machinery (machine vision systems, safety circuits, light curtains, etc.)
Experience writing or maintaining WPS/PQR documentation to structural welding codes (e.g., AWS D1.1 or similar)
AWS CWI or previous CWI experience (not required, but a plus)
Benefits
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with company match
Health Insurance
Direct mentorship and skill development
Company
X-Series USA
At X-Series, our vision is to craft optimal machine-tool solutions for the metal manufacturing sector.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Henry
Co-Founder - Design & Engineering
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