Weld Engineer

Weld Engineer – FANUC Spot Welding (1-Week Contract)

Company: GableTek
Position: Weld Engineer – FANUC Spot Welding
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Job Type: 1-Week Contract (Onsite)
Schedule: Full-Time (Overtime Available)
Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview

GableTek is seeking an experienced Weld Engineer for a 1-week onsite project in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This is a hands-on assignment focused on setting up a FANUC robotic spot welding cell from the ground up , including robot programming, weld parameter development, process validation, and production-ready commissioning.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with FANUC robots , robotic resistance spot welding, and automotive manufacturing standards. You must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver a fully operational welding process within a compressed project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Program and configure a FANUC robot for resistance spot welding applications.
• Build and commission a robotic spot weld process from scratch.
• Create and optimize robot paths, weld schedules, and production sequences.
• Configure TCPs, frames, payloads, I/O, and tool data.
• Integrate and verify spot weld gun operation and welding equipment.
• Perform robot mastering, calibration, and accuracy verification.
• Troubleshoot robotic, electrical, and welding process issues.
• Optimize cycle time while maintaining weld quality.
• Validate weld quality through testing and process adjustments.
• Ensure all robot safety functions and interlocks operate correctly.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to complete startup on schedule.
• Document programming changes and provide commissioning support.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming FANUC industrial robots
• Strong experience with robotic resistance spot welding
• Experience creating robotic welding programs from the ground up
• Knowledge of robot frames, TCPs, I/O configuration, and production optimization
• Experience commissioning robotic welding cells
• Ability to troubleshoot FANUC robots, weld controllers, and peripheral equipment
• Ability to read electrical drawings and robot documentation
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing standards
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• FANUC Certified Programmer
• Experience with automotive body shop welding systems
• Experience with servo spot weld guns
• Knowledge of PLC integration and industrial networking
• Previous startup and commissioning experience in automotive automation