Automation Engineer

Now hiring: Automation Engineer | Direct Hire

Location: York, PA

Salary: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

First Shift - Flexible

Launch Cutting-Edge Automation Systems as an Automation Engineer!
Ready to take ownership of innovative automation projects from startup through customer acceptance? Join a growing team where you'll commission custom automated machinery, solve complex technical challenges, and make a direct impact on advanced manufacturing solutions. Direct Hire Opportunity!


What You'll Bring (Automation Engineer Requirements):

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.


• 5+ years of industrial automation, robotics, or automated machinery experience.


• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.


• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.


• Experience with structured text or similar industrial programming languages.


• Knowledge of pneumatics, industrial components, and computer-based diagnostic tools.


• Ability to travel approximately 25% and work independently in industrial environments.

What You'll Do (Automation Engineer Job Duties):

• Commission, configure, and optimize custom automated machinery.


• Program and tune robots, motion control systems, and automation equipment.


• Prepare systems for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).


• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues to maximize system performance.


• Integrate vision systems, conveyors, tooling, and other automated equipment.


• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.


• Support customer installations while ensuring projects meet quality, performance, and delivery expectations.

Why This Job (Rewards & Benefits)?


Our client offers a range of competitive benefits to keep their teams happy, healthy, and invested. Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.


Example offerings may include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Life and disability insurance options


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Paid time off to support work-life balance

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Take the next step in your automation engineering career with a direct hire opportunity offering challenging projects, advanced technology, and the chance to see your work come to life from concept to customer success. Apply today!


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Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting-because your success is our success.

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