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Manufacturing Engineer- Robotic Weld Focused

Grand Island, NE 68803

Posted: 09/08/2026 Job Number: 296169 Pay Rate: 33.00

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer- Robotic Weld Focused
Looking to join a well-established company in Grand Island, where you can use your Manufacturing Engineering expertise. 

Job Duties:
  • Develop, program, and optimize robotic welding applications using industrial robots such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman, or KUKA.
  • Perform teach pendant and offline programming for new and existing robotic welding applications.
  • Develop, validate, and optimize weld parameters including voltage, amperage, travel speed, wire feed speed, shielding gas, and torch angles to maximize weld quality and productivity.
  • Program and optimize CNC manufacturing equipment including laser cutters, turret punches, press brakes, tube benders, and other fabrication equipment using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, nesting software, and related programming tools.
  • Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for laser cutting, punching, forming, bending, robotic welding, manual welding, and assembly operations.
  • Design, validate, and improve tooling, fixtures, weld fixtures, and jigs that improve quality, repeatability, and productivity.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by reviewing customer designs for manufacturability (DFM), developing weld sequences, tooling concepts, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Troubleshoot robotic welding issues including fit-up, distortion, porosity, spatter, burn-through, lack of fusion, and other weld quality concerns.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve quality, productivity, and process stability.
  • Analyze production flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.
  • Collaborate with customers, sales, quality, operations, and production personnel to ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
  • Support cost reduction initiatives through process improvements, automation, tooling improvements, and cycle time reduction.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Lead or participate in capital equipment evaluations, justification, installation, startup, and optimization of robotic welding cells and automated manufacturing systems.
  • Work with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and automation suppliers during installation, programming, and commissioning activities.
  • Train production personnel on new robotic welding programs, equipment, and standardized work instructions.
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation, work instructions, process sheets, PFMEAs, control plans, and programming backups.

Pay Range:  $70,000-90,000 annually (Starting rate commensurate with experience) 
Shift: 1st
Hours: Monday – Thursday- 7:00A-4:30P & Friday- 700A-11:00A
 
Why work for Advance Services, Inc. 

  • Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists. 

  • Enjoy our easy application process. 

  • You NEVER pay a fee! 

  • Weekly pay. 

  • Fun Safety and attendance incentives. 

  • Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy. 

  • Great Referral Incentives. 

  • Advance Services partners with the top companies in the area! 
     

Apply for this job by clicking the apply button.  You will be directed to our website, www.advanceservices.com  

Please select a branch near you or call our office at 308-384-2120 

Stop in and see our experienced, bilingual, and friendly staff today at 1201 South Locust Street, Unit 3, Grand Island, NE 68801 

Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer 

 
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