Automation Design Engineer

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East Hanover, NJ, USA
In-Office
105K-120K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Automotive • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs, builds, programs, installs, documents, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves custom automation, sensing, controls, and vision systems for manufacturing. Responsibilities include quoting automation projects, developing electrical and mechanical documentation, coordinating with internal teams and vendors, creating preventive-maintenance schedules, training users, and supporting technical problem-solving. The role requires expertise in CAD, electronics, wiring, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, networking, robotics, sensors, and inspection systems.
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Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. 

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us? 

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Automation Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for research, quote, design, construct, program, install, groom, and document custom sensing, automation control systems, vision systems for production purposes. Maintain, repair, upgrade and improve all existing systems. Work with sales, quoting, engineering and manufacturing to quote, design, and develop automated systems for new and existing programs to reduce cost and improve quality, uptime, and efficiency. Work with internal team or outside automation vendors to quote, design, and build equipment. Document and train other departments and team members on the proper use of these systems. As needed, assist and coach other departments and team members in solving highly technical issues and problems as they arise

Responsibilities

  • Quote and design automation
  • Fabrication and improvements of existing systems
  • Research, R&D of new systems and improvements to existing systems
  • Develop documentation material for existing and newly developed automation systems, e.g., electrical schematics, basic mechanical drawings, operations manuals, and training docs
  • Troubleshoot and repair existing automation systems
  • Develop and perform PM schedules on existing equipment 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics or manufacturing 
  • Must be highly knowledgeable in many technical areas including CAD, electronics, electrical wiring, electromechanical systems, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, computers, networking, inspection cameras, motors, robots, various types of sensors, controls and their components. 
  • Must be very creative, detail oriented, neat, and able to multitask. 
  • Good troubleshooting skills and a proficiency with test, measurement and analytical equipment. 
  • Experience in machine design, assembly, i.e. mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, signal debugging/tracing; mechanical alignment. 
  • Machining experience a plus. 

This position is at our East Hanover, NJ location.

Pay Range: $105,000 - $120,000 per year

Other Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental and Vision 
  • 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
  • Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
  • Smoking Cessation Program 
  • Pet Insurance 

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or manufacturing
  • Knowledge of CAD
  • Knowledge of electronics and electrical wiring
  • Knowledge of electromechanical systems
  • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Knowledge of computers and networking
  • Knowledge of inspection cameras, motors, robots, sensors, and automation controls
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Proficiency with test, measurement, and analytical equipment
  • Experience with machine design and mechanical assembly
  • Experience with electrical wiring, signal debugging/tracing, and mechanical alignment
  • Machining experience
  • Creative, detail-oriented, neat, and able to multitask
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The Company
HQ: East Hanover, NJ
700 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

Weiss-Aug is a vertically integrated industrial contract manufacturer producing precision metal stampings, injection-molded components, tooling, and value-added assemblies. It supports OEMs from product design and prototyping through engineering and full-scale production, serving automotive, aerospace and defense, commercial and industrial, consumer electronics, and emerging-technology markets. The company emphasizes tight tolerances, quality systems, and long-term customer partnerships to help bring reliable components to market.

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