Job Description:
Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation is a premier narrowly diversified global leader in connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions. Our rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions, and business system, ESAB Business Excellence, enables our purpose of Shaping the World We Imagine™. We’re looking to hire a talented Robotics Application Engineer. This role is ideal for a tenacious, passionate individual driven to succeed individually, and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Technical Solutions Director, the Robotics Application Engineer is a technical, customer-facing advisory position designed to support and grow sales within a defined region. This position acts as a key liaison to leverage our robust portfolio of products, equipment, PPE and services to solve clients’ diverse business challenges.
Primary Duties- Acts as the lead technical liaison working with the global workflow solutions team to identify new opportunities, conduct demonstrations and facilitate training exercises with the goal of growing sales within the US Region.
- Provides technical consultation on welding applications, automated and semiautomated equipment, and how they fit in the fabrication processes.
- Conducts on-site evaluations, product demonstrations and trials to support customer needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are tailored to customer applications.
- Develop technical presentations and proposals to support the sales team in delivering quotes that meet customer needs.
- Assists in onboarding new clients and supporting them through the implementation phase.
- Shares technical knowledge freely within team and helps to raise the technical aptitude in the region.
- Maintains accurate records in CRM and prepares regular customer site visit reports.
- Represents the company at trade shows, industry events, and training sessions as needed
- Assists with the responses to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs.
- Supports the quoting process for customer acquisition.
- Participates in projects and initiatives as needed.
- 15+ years of automated GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW-P and Plasma welding experience.
- Previous experience in, application support, equipment trouble shooting, and training within the welding/fabrication industry strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of weld processes (GMAW, GTAW, PAW) on stainless, nickel, and low alloy materials and fabrication techniques required.
- Experience with automation or robotic welding systems, a plus.
- Proven analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, combined with the demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated, works independently with minimal supervision and raises issues, challenges and/or concerns – while bringing solutions – proactively.
- CRM experience tracking demo’s, call reports, and opportunities.
- Ability to read architectural, mechanical and electrical blueprints and have a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Combination of office work, travel and customer site visits (including sitting in meetings, walking factory floors, climbing stairs, utilizing computers and electronics).
- Exposure to industrial environments; must adhere to all PPE requirements during site visits, training and demonstrations.
- Moves, transports, installs or removes equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Pushes and pulls products weighing up to 50 lbs. using provided safety tools.
- May be exposed to varying weather during travel.
- Able to travel up to 75%, including overnight, as needed.
Basic Salary: 93,402.00 - 108,579.00 USD Annual
Skills Required
- 15+ years of automated welding experience
- Previous experience in application support and equipment troubleshooting
- Solid understanding of welding processes and fabrication techniques
- Experience with automation or robotic welding systems
- Ability to read blueprints and understand electrical and mechanical systems
- Valid driver's license
ESAB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ESAB and has not been reviewed or approved by ESAB.
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Retirement Support — The package includes an immediately vested 401(k) with a strong company match plus an additional employer contribution. Feedback suggests this structure is a standout element of total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan choices, including HSA‑eligible options with employer contributions, alongside dental and vision. Feedback suggests these mainstream offerings strengthen perceived total rewards when paired with other benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, child and elder‑care support, and access to caregiving services are included. Feedback suggests these family‑oriented supports add meaningful value for many employees.
ESAB Insights
What We Do
ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment. Our brand is synonymous with world-leading expertise in the following key areas: * Manual welding and cutting equipment * Welding consumables * Welding automation * Cutting systems Celebrating 110 years since its founding, ESAB now serves a global market. We are represented in almost every country by subsidiaries or agents providing sales and support. ESAB also has manufacturing plants across four continents. Manufacturers everywhere are looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. One way to achieve this goal is to align with a welding and cutting partner that offers a complete line of innovative solutions that meet the current demands of industry. ESAB has led the way in research and development of better technologies and products for this industry since its founding. ESAB has many great minds working on ways to make our industry stronger and better able to meet the needs of the future. We are constantly striving to expand our product offerings – from the best in traditional welding applications to large automated manufacturing facilities. ESAB continues to offer world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and better. We are dedicated to working with customers to help them be more productive, more profitable, and better able to compete. The ESAB group has been owned by Colfax Corporation since January 13, 2012. To learn more visit our website at www.esab.com and choose your region to begin
