Automation Engineer

Now hiring for an Automation Engineer

Put Your Automation Engineer Skills in Gear. We've Got Work.

Looking for Automation Engineer jobs in York where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today.

Education Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education, industrial automation experience, and technical training may be considered.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, controls, machine startup, commissioning, maintenance, or automated equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience bringing automated production equipment online and supporting system startups.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience working with industrial robots, motion control systems, HMIs, PLCs, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency using computer-based diagnostic, configuration, and system setup tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming and troubleshooting robotic systems, automated machinery, and production equipment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, sensors, conveyors, vision systems, servo drives, and industrial controls.
• Familiarity with Structured Text or other industrial programming languages.
• CAD software experience preferred.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues and solutions.
• Ability to prioritize projects, work independently, and support multiple system integrations simultaneously.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to perform hands-on work in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching during equipment startup and troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, tools, and components as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% for customer installations, startups, and service support.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Duties

• Commission, configure, and troubleshoot custom automated machinery, robotics, and industrial automation systems.
• Start up equipment, load and modify control programs, and optimize machine performance.
• Prepare equipment for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support successful customer demonstrations.
• Lead commissioning activities on smaller projects and assist engineering teams on complex automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, controls, and software-related issues.
• Program, calibrate, and tune robots, motion systems, vision systems, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at customer locations.
• Collaborate with engineering, service, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure systems meet performance, quality, reliability, and project timeline objectives.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

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About Us

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