Automation Engineer

About

We are working with a leading industrial equipment manufacturer based in Robesonia, PA, currently recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer to join their engineering team. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of $40–$45 per hour, plus overtime, bonus opportunities, and a strong benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match and paid time off.

This Automation Engineer position supports the full lifecycle of machine control systems - from component specification and programming through testing, commissioning, and field support — on advanced industrial equipment used in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC and HMI control systems
• Develop electrical designs for new and existing machinery
• Specify automation components and control hardware
• Simulate, test, and debug systems prior to deployment
• Commission systems at customer sites (up to 30% travel)
• Create schematics, BOMs, and control documentation
• Support manufacturing and service teams during builds
• Provide on-site and remote technical support
• Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Manage project schedules and budgets

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of automation/control systems engineering experience
• PLC/HMI programming experience (Siemens preferred)
• Knowledge of VFDs, servos, sensors, and industrial controls
• AutoCAD or similar CAD experience preferred
• Strong communication and project management skills