Automation Engineer

About New England Wire Products

New England Wire Products is a family-owned manufacturer, building custom wire and metal products entirely in the USA for over 45 years. Everything happens under one roof, from design through delivery, and we are growing fast.

The opportunity

We are hiring an Automation Engineer to keep the automated systems in our metal fabrication operation reliable and effective. You will program, maintain, and troubleshoot robots and controls, and work with production and mechanical engineering on equipment needs and on how fabrication work moves through the operation.

Reliable automation helps production teams work efficiently and consistently.

What you will own

• Robotic systems: programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial robots, including Fanuc
• Controls and inspection equipment: maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs, vision inspection systems, and other automated equipment
• Root cause analysis: finding the underlying cause of equipment issues and putting corrective actions in place
• Integration and production support: working with mechanical engineers and production on tooling, system integration, and testing, and keeping downtime low during production runs
• Documentation and lean support: documenting schematics, manuals, and maintenance procedures, and tuning automation workflows to cut waste

Qualifications

Who we are looking for

• Experience with industrial robots and robot programming, Fanuc preferred
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation systems
• Reads schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings, with AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency
• Mechanical knowledge of tooling, machining, and system integration
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, familiarity with lean manufacturing, and clear communication with production teams

What you will gain

• Direct impact on how reliably production teams run
• Hands-on work with robotic welders, fiber laser cutters, turret punches, and roll-form lines
• A role in a family-owned American manufacturer that does everything in-house
• Hourly pay, with health and dental insurance and a retirement plan

New England Wire Products provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. Candidates who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of a position are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

Employment with New England Wire Products is contingent on a successful background check, which we conduct after a conditional offer of employment and in line with applicable law. We participate in E-Verify and confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees.

New England Wire Products is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.