Laser engineer

Location: 

US Gestamp West Virginia, US, US Gestamp

Date:  May 19, 2026

LASER ENGINEER / TECHNICIAN

This position is to work directly in our laser cutting shop with Trumpf (laser), Prima & Shape process
It will support Engineering in their duties in an efficient and conscious manner. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Understand and comply with all OSHA, safety, and PPE requirements
2.    Understand and comply with all TS16949 & ISO-14001, AIAG requirements.
3.    Health & Safety of self and colleagues, including outside contractors or support personnel. 
4.    Assist the maintenance team during major fault issues and help determine repetitive downtime causes. 
5.    Be part of engineering change teams and implementation.
6.    Assisting with the generation of Process Flow Charts, Set-up Sheets, Work Instructions & Line Layouts.
7.    Adhere to Quality, Safety, and Environmental Policies.
8.    Prepare, record, and document line speed demonstration events for the customer. 
9.    Assist in applying ergonomic and safety metrics and tools in the development and implementation of tools and processes for new model implementation.
10.    Support upcoming launch requirements with line/press/equipment capacity studies.
11.    Be current in the latest technology and trends concerning stamping and automation operations.
12.    Support the Quality group in the evaluation and improvement of product dimensional reports
13.    Support team functions by:
a.    Kaizen submittal and implementation
b.    Cross-training with others
c.    Backfills other work stations as needed
d.    Problem solving
e.    Supports operational metrics and meets operational needs 
14.    Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1.    At least a 2-year Associate's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics Engineering or Technology and/or the equivalent work experience. 
2.    At least 2 years of job-related experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment/industry or 4 yrs min in a non-automotive manufacturing environment/industry.
3.    Can demonstrate work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.    AutoCAD experience.
2.    Basic understanding of Ergonomics and Safety in work environments, both in processes and equipment.
3.    Strong people skills with a willingness to empower the team
4.    Effectively able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
5.    Basic understanding of Lean Principals & Tools, APQP, TS16949 & ISO-14001 requirements.
6.    Working knowledge of MS Office 
7.    Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Capacity Studies, Time & Motion concepts.
8.    Working knowledge of electronics/robotics/automation, such as sensors, device interfaces, and controls.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!