Senior Welding Engineer (m/f/x)

In this role you will lead laser welding process development for energy-storage components and assemblies, driving scalable joining solutions from cell to module level. You will partner with R&D, design, and production to optimize parameters, schedules, and quality protocols. You will diagnose welding-related issues, qualify equipment and materials, and push continuous improvement for throughput and weld quality. You will mentor junior team members and support safety and environmental standards. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position at Skeleton’s net-zero mission.

• flexible working hours
• flat hierarchy culture
• training budget
• birthday day off
• Edenred Voucher Card with monthly top-up
• company pension scheme

• Lead development and optimization of laser welding processes for electrode connections, tab welding, and casing assemblies
• Design, test, and implement robust joining solutions for cell-level and module-level production
• Collaborate with R&D, design engineering, and production to define joining strategies and select technologies
• Create and validate process parameters, welding schedules, and quality control protocols
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for welding issues
• Evaluate and qualify new welding equipment, automation tools, and joining materials
• Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput, reduce defects, and ensure weld quality
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards for welding processes
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians with technical training and guidance

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in industrial welding with a strong focus on laser welding in high-precision applications
• Proven track record in process development and scaling welding operations for mass production
• Hands-on experience with Nd:YAG, fiber laser, or diode laser systems, including optics, beam delivery, and weld monitoring
• Knowledge of other joining technologies (ultrasonic welding, resistance spot welding, mechanical joining, adhesive bonding desirable)
• Familiarity with materials used in energy storage (aluminum, copper, stainless steel, polymers)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proficiency in CAD software and data analysis tools
• Excellent English; German is an advantage

• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Project management
• Laser welding (Nd:YAG, fiber, diode)
• Optics and beam delivery
• Weld monitoring