Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Job Description

The Automation Engineer interprets electrical and piping schematics to develop configuration files and automation scripts that control system operation in a production environment. In this role, you manage configuration updates throughout build and testing phases while troubleshooting issues across software, electrical, and mechanical systems to implement effective corrective solutions. You work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure complex capital equipment operates reliably, efficiently, and safely within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical and piping schematics to design and develop configuration files and automation scripts that control production systems.
• Configure, program, and support automation and control systems, including PLCs and related control hardware and software.
• Manage configuration updates throughout equipment build and testing phases, ensuring changes are documented, tested, and properly implemented.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues across software, electrical, and mechanical systems to restore and improve equipment performance.
• Support complex capital equipment by identifying root causes of system faults and implementing robust corrective actions.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate control solutions into new and existing equipment.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics and system-level drawings to validate system design and ensure accurate implementation.
• Optimize automation scripts and control logic to improve system reliability, throughput, and maintainability.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and validation activities for production equipment and automation systems.
• Maintain clear documentation of configurations, changes, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions to support ongoing system support.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor"s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in controls or automation engineering, including configuring and supporting complex capital equipment.
• Strong background in electrical engineering and controls engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and automation software.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and system-level drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues across software, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Solid understanding of automation, control systems, and production equipment operation.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals relevant to automation and control applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with integrated electrical, software, and mechanical systems in a production environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Clear and concise communication skills for documenting configurations, issues, and solutions.
• Attention to detail when reviewing schematics, system drawings, and configuration changes.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and production environment that involves working closely with complex capital equipment and automation systems. You spend time both at a workstation developing configuration files and automation scripts and on the production floor interacting with electrical, software, and mechanical systems during build, testing, and troubleshooting activities. The position requires regular use of engineering tools, automation software, and access to electrical schematics and system-level drawings. Work hours typically align with standard business schedules, with additional time as needed during critical build, test, or troubleshooting phases to support production continuity and system reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Horsham, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Horsham,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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