Laser Weld Engineer - Jenison Area

Job Description

Job Description

Laser Weld Engineer | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Jenison seeking Laser Weld Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Jenison region seeking Laser Weld Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and document laser welding processes and parameters for various materials.
• Troubleshoot laser welding equipment, processes, and production issues to maintain operational efficiency.
• Design, procure, and validate laser welding fixtures and tooling.
• Establish and maintain quality standards and specifications for laser welded components.
• Analyze weld defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing and production teams on laser welding best practices.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on laser welding systems.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laser welding principles, laser-material interaction, and metallurgy.
• Proven experience in developing, optimizing, and validating laser welding processes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency in operating and programming industrial laser welding systems, including integration with robotics and automation.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis of weld defects, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software for fixture design and weld path generation, and relevant industry quality standards (e.g., AWS, ISO).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotic integration and automation for laser welding cells.
• Proficiency in vision systems for part alignment, inspection, or quality verification.
• Knowledge of other advanced welding processes (e.g., Electron Beam, TIG).
• Demonstrated experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Laser Welding Engineer, Laser Process Engineer, Welding Engineer, Advanced Welding Engineer, Laser Applications Engineer, Materials Joining Engineer, Laser Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.