Laser Welding Engineering Technologist

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ : LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location : Euclid - Automation

Employment Status : Salary Full-Time

Function : Research & Development

Pay Range : ( $52,300.00 $81,100.00

Target Bonus : Req ID :   27802

Primary Function

Work as part of Laser Group on the development of laser processing and parameter development in support of LECO products and systems.

Work with lasers, optics, motion systems, welding torches, and / or power supplies to conduct process and parameter development.

Work with Lincoln Electric Sales Team to develop and deliver laser solutions.

Job Duties

Perform, instruct and supervise testing of internal R&D efforts.

Interact with suppliers, customers, distributors, and sales engineers on a regular basis.

Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.

Demonstrate laser processes for internal and external visitors to Laser Laboratory (EP-5).

Travel to assist with installations / runoff at customer facilities.

Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma / GED; Associates or Bachelor's in Engineering, Project Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred

3-5 years laser welding experience.

Experience with laser processing and / or robotics is desirable

Robotic programming experience is desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to read and interpret weld symbols

Skill in the use of computers, specifically a PC, Windows-based operating environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Willingness to work in a lab environment and perform welds without assistance

Ability to handle a constantly changing set of priorities.

Willingness to travel 20% of the time.

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands

While performing duties of job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; squat; climb; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity.

Work environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.