Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

We're partnered with a well-established machinery manufacturer in Reading, PA, currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $30–45 per hour, with overtime and international travel compensation bringing estimated annual earnings to around $100-140,000. The role also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.

Duties as an Automation Engineer:

• Collaborated with customers and engineering teams to design electrical systems for machinery.
• Developed and maintained machine control systems using PLC/HMI platforms.
• Created BOMs and issued complete design packages to manufacturing and purchasing.
• Ensured compliance with internal design standards for schematics, materials, and components.
• Supported equipment from concept through assembly, installation, and start-up.
• Conducted in-house testing, simulation, and debugging of control systems.
• Travel (up to 50%) for on-site implementation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Commissioned systems at customer facilities and provided ongoing technical support.
• Managed timelines, budgets, and documentation for automation projects.
• Familiar with components including drives, motors, sensors, and safety devices.
• Coordinated with vendors, customers, and internal teams to resolve automation challenges.
• Delivered customized, customer-focused automation solutions.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Associates Degree in an electrical/ technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the electrical field
• Minimum of three years' experience in control systems design.
• Siemens experience is preferred
• Knowledge and experience with variable frequency drives and servo drives
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• AutoCAD experience preferred

Must have the legal right to live and work in the US. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role. Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.