--- title: 'Welding Engineer Intern at Axis Automation' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/welding-engineer-intern-axis-automation-walker-michigan-12c2ndsx1ymt' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-25' --- # Welding Engineer Intern at Axis Automation - **Company:** Axis Automation - **Location:** Walker Michigan, United States - **Posted:** 2026-09-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-25 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axiscompany/jobs/8832086002 ## Job description Welding Engineer Intern - Open Position - Axis Automation leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations. Position Description: The Welding Engineer Intern will be deeply involved in the design, specification, and implementation of custom automated welding machinery. Throughout their time, an intern can expect to produce pre-process and post-process weld documentation, participate in internal destructive testing and evaluation, and aid in solutions-oriented troubleshooting and process improvements. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and document welding and joining systems for various types of welding automated equipment. - Creation and revision of customer required welding documents including WPS, PQR, weld Maps, and destructive Testing. - Creation and revision of internal and external welding specifications for a variety of processes. - Inspection on all automated welding completed in house. - Generate conceptual solutions for problems with no previous or standard solution. - Analyze the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems. - Must be a team player with the ability to work well in a team environment - Ability to communicate with peers, customers, and vendors. - Troubleshoot weld, joining, wiring, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits issues. - Learn and perform basic programming skills. Note:  This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities. Education and Experience Requirements - Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from a university program in Welding Engineering or related engineering field. - Willing to travel an average of 10% domestically - Experience with Welding Processes, Robots, Reviewing Specifications, WPS/PQRs. ## About Axis Automation ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Axis Automation engineers and builds advanced factory automation solutions, including robotics integration, project management, and service support, for manufacturers across multiple industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (Funding not publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Boyd Vor Broker (Founder & President) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Automation machinery manufacturing, factory automation, robotics integration - **Markets served**: Automotive, Packaging, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Transportation, Health & Medical, Consumer - **Target customers**: Manufacturers (B2B, primarily mid-market to enterprise) - **Mission/purpose**: “To be the leading automation solutions provider for the manufacturing community” – supporting the adoption of automation solutions that empower people and enhance productivity ## Products & Services - **Factory Automation Solutions**: Full lifecycle services including conceptualization, design, engineering, robotics integration, machine build, welding, and deployment – not a packaged SaaS product but a custom engineering and integration service. - **Project Management & Support**: Dedicated project management, service, and after-deployment support to ensure long-term reliability. - **Skilled Trades & Co-op Programs**: Internships and co-op positions (partnered with Grand Valley State University) in mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Headcount ~51 employees (as of 2025/2026; slight YoY decline of 1.3%). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified. Partnered with Grand Valley State University for talent pipeline. - **Growth Signals**: Monthly headcount growth of +1.4% (LinkedIn estimate); LinkedIn follower growth of +17.1% yearly. Active job postings (10 open positions). However, yearly headcount declined slightly (-1.3%) and job postings decreased 37.5% YoY. ## Competitive Advantages - Extensive cross-industry experience (automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, etc.) - Collaborative culture with deep in-house expertise in robotics integration and project management - Strong local talent partnerships (e.g., Grand Valley State University co-op program) and a reputation for promoting from within - Full-service offering from concept through deployment and support, reducing handoff friction for customers ## Strategic Focus - Continued expansion of automation solutions for evolving manufacturing needs - Emphasis on teamwork and employee development to retain expertise and drive quality - Supporting adoption of automation to “empower people and enhance productivity” – likely investing in new technologies (e.g., advanced robotics, Industry 4.0 integration) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “powerhouse team with exceptional project execution” and a “collaborative culture”; employee reviews on LinkedIn rate culture 5.0/5.0 and career opportunities 4.4/5.0. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility upon hire. - **Career Development**: Strong promotion-from-within philosophy; co-op/internship pipeline to full-time roles. - **Work Environment**: Offices in Grand Rapids, MI; no explicit remote/hybrid policy mentioned, likely on-site given the hands-on nature of automation engineering. - **Team**: Small but tight-knit (51 employees) with experienced leadership across engineering, project management, and applications. ## Sources 1. [Axis Automation Official Website](https://www.axisco.com/) 2. [Axis Automation Careers Page](https://www.axisco.com/careers) 3. [Axis Automation LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axiscoautomation) 4. [Axis Automation About Us](https://www.axisco.com/about-us) 5. 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