Mechatronics Technician - 2nd Shift

Weiss-Aug Co.; New Hanover Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

HSA

FSA

Wellness program

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug Co. is hiring a Mechatronics Technician at our East Hanover, NJ location to troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment across stamping, molding, and assembly lines.

The role involves root-cause analysis, wiring, machine builds, and continuous improvement with a strong emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, and Cognex vision systems.

Qualifications

• 2-year associate degree or trade apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with hydraulics & pneumatics, Cognex vision, CAD tools, servo motors, robots, PLCs, and metrology.

Responsibilities

• General machine troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair of sensors and electrical cabinets.
• Mechanical alignments of feeding systems and components.
• Vision system troubleshooting and adjustments (Cognex).
• Part installation, replacements, and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical alignment

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or trade apprenticeship

Tools

Cognex vision systems

SolidWorks

Servo motors

Robots

PLC

2D/3D CAD

Lathes

Measurement equipment

Job description

Description

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 Mechatronics Technician 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 perform troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment in the stamping, molding, and assembly departments. Apply root cause analysis to effectively pinpoint and address issues. Contribute to the assembly, camera setup, wiring, and general de‑bugging efforts for newly developed machines or large-scale upgrades. Mechanical and electrical expertise is essential for completing these tasks successfully.

Responsibilities

• General machine troubleshooting/Root‑cause analysis
• Electrical troubleshooting & repair (Sensor issues, diagnosing and fixing issues in electrical cabinet, etc.)
• Mechanical alignments (Feeding systems, cylinders, mating components etc.)
• Vision troubleshooting & adjustments (Cognex etc.)
• Part installation and replacements (Spare parts etc.)
• Continuous improvement projects
• Reading, editing, and creating documentation
• Assisting in machine builds and major projects

Requirements

• 2-year associate degree and/or trade apprenticeship strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hydraulics & pneumatics, Vision Systems (Cognex preferred), 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), Servo Motors, Robots, Feeding systems, PLC, Part Machining (lathes etc.), Measurement Equipment (include lab measurement devices).

This position is at our East Hanover, NJ location.

Hours:

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Pay Rate

$27/hr. - $32/hr. plus 15% shift differential

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• 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.

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.