Automation and Robotic Welding Technologist

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .   Location: Mississauga - 825   Employment Status: Salary Full-Time   Function: Engineering   Pay Range: ( $86,558.00 - $110,000) Target Bonus: Variable Profit Share Req ID:  30166     ​ ​ Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation and Robotic Welding Technologist to join our Application Resource Center (ARC) and play a role in developing, demonstrating, and implementing advanced welding solutions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining welding expertise, customer interaction, hands-on testing, and automation technologies to help manufacturers improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.   You will serve as a key player supporting collaborative robots (cobots), industrial robotic welding systems, advanced manual and mechanized welding processes, and emerging manufacturing technologies. Working closely with customers, sales teams, product specialists, and engineering groups, you will transform customer challenges into practical welding solutions. What You'll Do

Technical Responsibilities

Lead development and validation of automated welding solutions involving cobots, robotic welding systems, and mechanized welding equipment. Develop welding procedures and application solutions for steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other industrial materials. Evaluate new welding technologies and recommend implementation strategies.

Customer Support & Application Development

Engage directly with customers to understand manufacturing challenges and production requirements. Design, test, and optimize welding applications that improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Support customer trials, process validation, and production implementation activities. Assist customers in troubleshooting welding and automation-related issues.

Automation & Robotics

Support integration and deployment of collaborative robotic and industrial robotic welding solutions. Develop welding parameters, joint designs, and process strategies for automated welding applications. Collaborate with automation partners, integrators, and internal engineering teams to deliver successful projects. Evaluate robotic welding opportunities and provide application recommendations.

Demonstration & Training

Conduct customer demonstrations and proof-of-concept trials. Present technical solutions to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders. Deliver application training related to welding processes, automation, and best practices. Support trade shows, customer events, technology days, and workshops.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Participate in development and adoption of next-generation welding technologies. Document application guidelines, best practices, and lessons learned. Identify opportunities to improve customer success and accelerate adoption of automation solutions. What We're Looking For

Diploma or degree in Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing