Robotic Welding Applications Engineer

X-Series USA designs and builds advanced industrial machinery, including robotic welding automation. They are seeking a hands-on Applications Engineer to become a subject-matter expert on their BeamWELD robotic welding system, focusing on practical welding experience and customer-facing applications. Responsibilities Develop a thorough understanding of the BeamWELD system, including its welding capabilities, safety features, basic programming, and daily operation Become a primary internal resource for running typical BeamWELD jobs and basic troubleshooting Set up and run weld trials on structural and fabricated components such as beams, columns, frames, brackets, stiffeners, and plate weldments Assist in developing and refining welding parameters to achieve consistent quality and productivity Support the creation and maintenance of Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) under the guidance of senior staff Install and commission new BeamWELD systems at customer facilities, coordinating with the X-Series engineering and service teams as needed Perform and document system calibration, basic functional tests, and initial weld trials Work alongside senior engineers to help identify and resolve issues related to the welding process, basic machine hardware, safety devices, and configuration Provide remote support to customers by reviewing photos, videos, weld parameters, and error descriptions to help diagnose and resolve issues When needed, support on-site service visits for more complex problems, in coordination with the service and engineering teams Log, track, and follow up on customer issues to ensure they are resolved and that lessons learned are communicated internally Support training of customer welders and operators on machine operation, weld setup, and routine maintenance Assist with in-house and on-site demonstrations for prospects and customers Communicate observations from shop and field use back to engineering and management, including opportunities for product, process, and documentation improvements Contribute to internal guides, parameter charts, and troubleshooting documents as your expertise develops Skills Hands-on welding experience using processes such as GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, or similar in any of the following environments: Job-shop or custom fabrication, Structural or industrial fabrication, Equipment repair or maintenance, Manufacturing / production welding You do not need to be a code-certified structural welder, but you must be comfortable striking an arc, adjusting basic parameters, and evaluating basic weld quality Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols Experience tuning welding parameters and troubleshooting common weld defects Experience working with industrial machinery, fabrication equipment, or automated systems (e.g., CNC machines, robots, production lines, or similar) Comfort working in an industrial environment around machinery and production equipment Mechanical aptitude and basic diagnostic skills: Comfortable inspecting torches, wire feed systems, gas, coolant, and fixtures; Familiar with using hand tools and basic test equipment Tech-savvy and willing to learn: HMI-style interfaces, Offline programming/simulation tools, Calibration and diagnostic utilities Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with welders, supervisors, engineers, and customers Experience with robotic welding or other robotic automation in a production environment Prior exposure to commissioning industrial machinery (machine vision systems, safety circuits, light curtains, etc.) Experience writing or maintaining WPS/PQR documentation to structural welding codes (e.g., AWS D1.1 or similar) AWS CWI or previous CWI experience (not required, but a plus) Benefits Paid time off and holidays 401(k) with company match Health Insurance Direct mentorship and skill development Company Overview At X-Series, our vision is to craft optimal machine-tool solutions for the metal manufacturing sector. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is