Laser Weld Engineer - St. Johns Area

About the position

Laser Weld Engineer | St. Johns, MI Salary Range: $82,000 - $122,000 depending on experience Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in St. Johns seeking Laser Weld Engineers. The Opportunity We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in St. Johns that are seeking skilled Laser Weld Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimize, and qualify laser welding processes for various materials and applications. Specify, install, troubleshoot, and maintain laser welding equipment and associated tooling. Establish and monitor quality control procedures for laser welded components, ensuring adherence to specifications. Analyze and resolve root causes of laser weld defects and process inefficiencies. Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles for laser welding. Conduct material characterization and weld joint analysis to improve process robustness and product performance. Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, work instructions, and training materials. Recommended Qualifications Strong foundation in laser physics, optics, and their application to materials processing, specifically laser welding. Demonstrated experience in developing, optimizing, and validating laser welding processes for manufacturing environments. Proficiency in welding metallurgy, material science, and joint design for various material types. Ability to troubleshoot complex laser welding equipment, automation systems, and process-related defects. Familiarity with weld quality inspection techniques (e.g., visual, destructive, NDT) and statistical process control (SPC). Bonus Qualifications Experience with robotic laser welding systems or automation integration. Proficiency with vision systems for weld inspection or part alignment. Familiarity with advanced metrology techniques (e.g., CT scanning, X-ray inspection) for weld quality assessment. Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) or Six Sigma methodologies. Job Titles That Should Apply Laser Weld Engineer, Welding Engineer, Laser Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Laser Application Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Welding Process Engineer, Senior Laser Weld Engineer, Laser Welding Specialist Why Pivot Group The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Place of work