R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer – Automotive Welding Equipment

Location: Erlanger, KY
Company: Obara Corp USA

Join a Leader in Automotive Welding Technology

Obara Corp USA is a leading supplier of advanced welding equipment and engineered solutions for the automotive industry. We are seeking a motivated and innovative R&D Engineer to help develop the next generation of welding systems, automation technologies, and manufacturing solutions for our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a background in welding, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering who enjoys hands-on problem solving, product development, and working directly with manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop new welding equipment, tooling, and automation solutions for automotive manufacturing applications.
• Lead product development projects from concept through testing, validation, and commercialization.
• Design and evaluate mechanical, electrical, and welding systems to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and test prototypes, conduct experiments, and analyze results to drive continuous innovation.
• Collaborate with customers, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams to identify and solve technical challenges.
• Support equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and process optimization efforts.
• Prepare engineering documentation, specifications, test reports, and technical drawings.
• Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, robotics, controls, and automotive manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
• 1~5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, welding equipment, automation, or automotive industries preferred.
• Knowledge of resistance welding, automated assembly systems, or industrial machinery is highly desirable.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering design principles.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, sensors, controls, and industrial electrical systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Robotic welding cells and automation systems.
• Product development and prototype testing.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with welding equipment and industrial machinery.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge welding and automation technologies.
• A collaborative environment where innovation and ideas are encouraged.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• The ability to make a direct impact on products used by leading automotive manufacturers worldwide.

If you are passionate about engineering, innovation, and developing advanced manufacturing technologies, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of automotive welding solutions.