Welding Automation & Design Engineer
đź“Ť Pinjarra | đź› Full-time | 5:2 roster
Join a Brand-New Facility – Be Part of the Build
About us
ABBA Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned, ISO-accredited engineering and manufacturing company, delivering innovative end-to-end solutions across the mining, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
With a strong presence in Kalgoorlie, Pinjarra, Perth, and the Gold Coast, we are driving national growth through strategic investment in our people, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Our new Pinjarra manufacturing facility marks an exciting milestone, expanding our capabilities and opening the door to long-term, rewarding career opportunities for talented professionals.
If you’re looking for a new challenge, we warmly invite you to join us and be part of our growth journey.
About the role
As part of our growing manufacturing operation, we are establishing an advanced robotic welding workshop to support production of dewatering pump systems and fabricated assemblies. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working across design, fabrication, and automation — someone who likes solving real workshop problems and seeing their work come to life on the floor.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll shape how products are designed, costed, and manufactured, while playing a key role in developing and optimising robotic welding processes
If you enjoy bridging engineering thinking with workshop reality — this role will suit you.
What you’ll be doing
Design & manufacturing support
* Produce 3D models and workshop drawings for fabricated pump components and assemblies
* Design with fabrication and robotic welding in mind — not just theory
* Work closely with fabricators and operators to refine designs for buildability
* Maintain drawing accuracy and revision control
Robotic welding & automation
* Program, adjust, and optimise robotic welding routines
* Support setup and operation of robotic welding cells and associated tooling
* Improve weld quality, repeatability, and cycle times
* Troubleshoot robotic welding issues alongside maintenance and production teams
Estimation & technical input
* Develop fabrication and welding estimates for new work and product changes
* Assess labour, robotic cycle times, and fabrication complexity
* Help build estimating benchmarks based on real workshop performance
Workshop integration
* Support introduction of new products into production
* Help solve fabrication or welding challenges through design or process changes
* Contribute to improving workflow, safety, and manufacturing consistency
What we’re looking for
You don’t need to tick every box — but you should recognise yourself in most of these:
* Background in fabrication, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or automation
* Ability to read and produce fabrication drawings
* Exposure to robotic welding, CNC, or automated manufacturing environments
* Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes
* Practical mindset — you think about how things are actually built
* Comfortable working between office and workshop environments
* Someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and supports the team
Trade + automation + design exposure is highly valued.
Why this role stands out
* Real ownership of automation capability in a growing workshop
* Brand new Modern Facilities
* Variety across design, programming, and production support
* Opportunity to shape standards, processes, and improvements
* Collaborative team environment without layers of bureaucracy
* Long-term role with evolving technical scope
Location & package
· Pinjarra workshop (residential role)
· Competitive salary aligned with experience
· Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing operation
Interested?
If you enjoy automation, fabrication, and seeing your work running on the floor — we’d like to talk.
Apply now by sending your resume to ***********@abbaeng.com
Want to chat first? Contact us:
* Amber Wu – Recruitment and HR Assistant | 📞 0409 882 ***
Join ABBA Engineering and be part of a team driving innovation and excellence in WA’s mining and manufacturing industry.