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Automation Engineer (Research and Development)

$100k - $150k

Axion Recruitment

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Engineer (Research and Development)

  • Reading, PA
  • $100,000-150,000
  • Full-Time | Up to 25-30% Travel
  • Food Processing Equipment Manufacturer

We're recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer (R&D) to develop smarter, more connected industrial machinery for an established equipment manufacturer in Reading, PA.

This is a hands-on controls and automation role for an engineer who understands machines first and wants to apply AI, data and emerging technologies to improve equipment performance, reliability and serviceability.

What You'll Do

  • Design, prototype, test and validate smart machine features and automation systems
  • Develop machine diagnostics, condition monitoring and predictive-maintenance concepts
  • Apply machine vision, data analytics and AI-enabled tools to industrial equipment
  • Support PLC controls architecture, sensor selection, instrumentation and machine connectivity
  • Commission, optimize and troubleshoot machinery at customer facilities
  • Evaluate emerging automation and smart-manufacturing technologies for practical OEM applications

What We're Looking For

  • 5-10+ years of controls, automation, mechatronics or industrial equipment experience
  • Strong PLC background using Rockwell, Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
  • Hands-on industrial machinery commissioning and troubleshooting experience
  • Strong electrical controls knowledge and structured problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering preferred
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to travel up to 25-30%

Highly Attractive Experience

  • Machine vision, Python, data analytics, AI or machine learning
  • OPC UA, MQTT, IIoT, historians, edge devices or machine connectivity
  • Robotics, servo systems, motion control or OEM equipment development

Apply

Click Apply or contact:

Sam Wild

Job Ref: 2797

Commutable from: Reading, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, Birdsboro, Kutztown, Pottstown, Morgantown and surrounding areas.

Relevant Job Titles: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, R&D Engineer, Machine Controls Engineer and Smart Manufacturing Engineer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

\nCompany Description

At Axion Recruitment, we partner with manufacturers across the United States to help them hire the Engineers, Technicians, and Operational Leaders that keep American industry running.

Company Description

At Axion Recruitment, we partner with manufacturers across the United States to help them hire the Engineers, Technicians, and Operational Leaders that keep American industry running.

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