Welding Process Engineer

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Position Overview

Reports to: Production Engineering Manager

Work model: Onsite

Division: Distribution Solutions, China

Your Role and Responsibilities

Welding Process Development and Validation

• Responsible for the welding trial production of new products, including manual welding and robotic welding
• Responsible for the welding DFM analysis and new products welding process development (including TIG welding, MIG/MAG welding, resistance welding, laser welding, etc.)
• Responsible for the development, commissioning and acceptance of welding fixtures and jigs
• Responsible for Welding Procedure Qualification (PQR) and the draft Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Draft for welding operations SOPs

Production Support and Problem Solving

• Organize welding process training
• Analyze welding defects (such as porosity, cracks, lack of fusion, etc.) and propose improvement solutions
• Programming and debugging of welding robots

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above, major in mechanical or welding related
• Experience in welding process development or application is required
• Experience in welding applications for power equipment is preferred
• Proficient in TIG, MIG/MAG, stud welding, resistance welding, laser welding etc. welding processes
• Familiar with welding quality inspection standards and procedure qualification standards (e.g., ISO, AWS), and capable of conducting process validation and quality control in accordance with these standards
• Skilled in operating various manual welding equipment
• Capable of programming, debugging, and maintaining industrial robots (e.g., ABB) to support the implementation and optimization of automated welding production lines
• Experienced in designing welding fixtures and jigs, and able to participate in the selection, integration, or development of automated welding equipment
• Proficient in using CAD software such as AutoCAD and Solid Works for the design and drafting of fixtures and jigs
• Proficient in welding simulation software for conducting welding process modeling and analysis
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and oral

What's in It for You

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

ABB provides competitive benefits. Ask us for more details!

About the Distribution Solutions Division

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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