Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Now hiring Automation Engineer – Direct Hire Location: York, PA Salary: $75,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year Put Your Automation Engineer Skills in Gear. We've Got Work. Searching for a Automation Engineer job where your effort actually matters? We're building a team of reliable pros who keep operations moving, and we recognize the value you bring every shift. When responsibility calls, you're ready to lead.

These are the qualifications that matter:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with industrial automation, robotics, system startup, maintenance/service of automated machinery, or other related experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and industrial components
• Experience with structured text or similar industrial programming languages
• Comfortable communicating technical issues to customers in the field
• Able to manage priorities and work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient with computer-based tools for system setup and diagnostics
• Familiarity with CAD tools is a plus
• Willingness to travel (~25%)
• Able to work in industrial environments and perform physical tasks as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Job Duties:

• Bring custom automated machinery into full operation after power-up
• Configure equipment, update control programs, and troubleshoot performance issues
• Prepare and validate systems for factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Lead commissioning on smaller projects; support larger systems with engineering teams
• Work cross-functionally to resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls issues
• Program and tune robots, motion systems, and supporting equipment
• Support integration of vision systems, conveyors, and tooling
• Assist with installation, startup, and site acceptance testing (SAT) at customer locations
• Provide feedback to engineering and service teams for continuous improvement
• Ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and timeline expectations

Why This Job? – Benefits Our client offers a range of competitive benefits to keep their teams happy, healthy, and invested. An outstanding benefits package will be disclosed during the screening process or upon hire. This is a direct-hire position!

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