About the role#
The Welding Engineer Intern joins our team to work on the design, specification, and implementation of custom automated welding machinery. You will produce pre-process and post-process documentation, participate in internal destructive testing, and assist with process improvements and troubleshooting.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and document welding and joining systems for automated equipment.
- Create and revise customer-required welding documents, including WPS, PQR, weld maps, and destructive testing results.
- Develop internal and external welding specifications for various processes.
- Inspect automated welding projects completed in-house.
- Generate conceptual solutions for unique technical problems.
- Analyze the feasibility, performance, and design of equipment and components.
- Troubleshoot issues related to weld, joining, wiring, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits.
- Learn and apply basic programming skills.
- Communicate with peers, customers, and vendors in a team environment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a university program in Welding Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with welding processes, robots, and reviewing specifications.
- Familiarity with WPS and PQR documentation.
- Ability to travel domestically for an average of 10% of the time.
Location & details#
- Location: Walker, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Axis Automation
Axis Automation builds factory automation solutions for manufacturers. The company specializes in robotics integration, engineering, and machine building. It serves clients in the automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, and transportation sectors. Founded in 2016, the firm maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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