Job Description

Overview

Doosan Robotics X ONExia is experiencing rapid expansion as a leader in robotic solutions for palletizing and packaging applications. The R&D Engineering Technician role involves hands-on support for software development, prototype build-out, testing, validation, and documentation under the direction of the R&D engineering team.

Responsibilities

  • Build, modify, and wire prototypes; perform mechanical assembly and component installation.
  • Execute test plans, validation activities, regression tests, and structured data collection.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and integration issues during development.
  • Support prototype and early-release deployments in the lab or field as assigned.
  • Document what was built, changed, tested, and observed, including photos, measurements, results, and open issues.
  • Create assembly procedures, troubleshooting content, and manuals.
  • Maintain an organized, safe, and functional R&D build and test environment.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree in Engineering, Automotive, Electromechanical Tech, or relevant work experience.
  • Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude, including wiring, assembly, drawings, hand tools, and test equipment.
  • PLC, robot, industrial equipment, or machine-building exposure helpful but not required.
  • Ability to follow structured direction while independently recognizing and reporting problems.
  • Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to clearly document builds, tests, and troubleshooting results.
  • Must have strong English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to consistently lift 50 lb loads.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
  • Travel: 5-10% (occasional customer sites)

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Malvern, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting sits about 18% above the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Pennsylvania — toward the top of a $25–$36/hr middle band drawn from 168 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 71% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Malvern, PA

Malvern, PA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 324 other active welding openings from 214 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Malvern, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), Greene Tweed (9), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $36/hr and York at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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