Miller is hiring: Welding Engineer - Automation in Carol Stream

Company Description

Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. We’re about partnership and work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture, and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality, and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Job Description

Miller Welding Automation is a growing division of Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, an Illinois Tool Works affiliate, focused on creating customer success with robotic and automated welding solutions.  We design and manufacture a full line of automation equipment and serve a broad range of industry segments, from Heavy Equipment and Agriculture to Automotive and Aerospace.

This role is critical to developing customer-focused welding solutions and supporting our automation sales team. You’ll play a key role in designing, testing, and documenting custom welding programs and procedures, working hands-on with state-of-the-art welding automation technologies to drive success for our industrial manufacturing clients.

Your Unique Qualities:

At ITW / Miller Welding, we believe that the key to success lies in a blend of confidence and humility, curiosity and determination, as well as collaboration and decisiveness. Being a part of our tightly-knit, interdependent team means embracing these qualities, which are fundamental not only for your personal success but also for the success of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop & Document Custom Welding Solutions: Create, measure, and document automated weld processes and performance using analytical tools and technology, focusing on tailored solutions that address customer-specific needs.
• Customer Support & Collaboration: Provide world-class support to our customers, actively collaborating with our automation sales specialists in presentations, on-site visits, and in developing tailored welding solutions that address specific customer pain points.
• Technical Leadership in Robotic Programming: Perform and support robotic programming, including offline simulations, to refine and improve automated weld processes.
• Support Offline Robotic Programming Initiatives: Deliver industry-leading support and advanced technical knowledge for our growing offline robotic programming product portfolio.
• Reporting & Content Creation: Prepare customer reports and create video documentation of welding processes to facilitate transparency and showcase solution benefits.
• R&D and Continuous Innovation: Contribute to R&D automation projects, supporting introducing new technologies and refining current welding solutions to stay at the forefront of the industry.
• Travel & Industry Engagement: Travel up to 25% for customer support, trade shows, and industry events, with some flexibility to align with project demands and customer needs.

Join Our Team!

At ITW Welding, we firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, and we extend a warm welcome to individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you're prepared to contribute your expertise, learn from others, and grow both personally and professionally, we encourage you to apply for the Welding Engineer - Automation role. Together, we'll continue to redefine excellence in the welding industry while delivering substantial value to our customers.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• BS in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, and other engineering/technical degrees considered with appropriate welding industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience in welding automation or a related field, solid understanding of welding equipment, power sources (Miller, Panasonic, etc.), and offline robotic programming.
• Familiar with communication and protocols between welding systems, robotic systems, and process supervision.

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

• Experience in customer support or technical sales is a plus, as well as strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• High personal confidence and ability to be assertive. Can be direct as well as diplomatic.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and a team player with good planning and multitasking organizational skills.
• Demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments, and behaves consistently.

Additional Information

Compensation:

Salary Range: The Welding Engineer - Automation compensation package offers a competitive base salary annually. This range is dependent on the geographic location, the successful candidate’s qualification, and prior experience. We are committed to maintaining equitable and competitive salaries across different regions through regular reviews and adjustments.​

Benefits: https://myitwhr.com & Benefits and Compensation at ITW | ITW: Comprehensive benefits are available, additional details can be provided upon request.​

Learn More:

ITW: www.itw.com/

ITW Welding – all brands: http://www.itwwelding.com/

ITW Welding – Miller Electric: https://www.millerwelds.com/

ITW Welding – Hobart Filler Metals: http://www.hobartbrothers.com/

EEOC:

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.