Automation Design Engineer
About The Position
Weiss-Aug is seeking an Automation Design Engineer to develop and maintain custom sensing, automation control, and vision systems for production. The role covers researching, quoting, designing, constructing, programming, installing, refining, and documenting these systems, as well as maintaining, repairing, upgrading, and improving existing systems. The engineer works with sales, quoting, engineering, and manufacturing teams—and, when needed, outside automation vendors—to develop equipment for new and existing programs that reduces cost and improves quality, uptime, and efficiency. The role also includes documenting systems, training colleagues in their proper use, and helping teams resolve highly technical issues. This position is located in East Hanover, New Jersey.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics, or manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge across technical areas including CAD, electronics, electrical wiring, electromechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, computers, networking, inspection cameras, motors, robots, sensors, controls, and related components.
- Creativity, attention to detail, neatness, and ability to multitask.
- Good troubleshooting skills and proficiency with test, measurement, and analytical equipment.
- Experience in machine design and assembly, including mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, signal debugging and tracing, and mechanical alignment.
Nice To Haves
- Machining experience.
Responsibilities
- Quote and design automation systems.
- Fabricate and improve existing systems.
- Research and conduct R&D on new systems and improvements to existing systems.
- Develop documentation for existing and newly developed automation systems, including electrical schematics, basic mechanical drawings, operations manuals, and training documents.
- Troubleshoot and repair existing automation systems.
- Develop and perform preventive maintenance schedules for existing equipment.
- Work with sales, quoting, engineering, manufacturing, and automation vendors to quote, design, and build equipment for new and existing programs.
- Document systems and train other departments and team members in their proper use.
- Assist and coach other departments and team members in resolving highly technical issues as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Holiday, vacation, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability
- Group life and accidental insurance
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Smoking cessation program
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
