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Automation Technician - Controls Design - Great Culture with EXCELLENT Benefits!

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York, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Commissioning, Component Selection, Control Systems, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Functional Testing, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Industrial Development, Input/Output, Manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Startup, Technical Leadership, Testing
LOCATION
York, PA
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1 day ago
Automation Technician - Controls Design - Great Culture with EXCELLENT Benefits!
Location: York, PA
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Excellent Benefits: Medical (low deductible), Dental, & Vision, 401k w/ Employer Contribution (No Cap & Immediate Vesting!), Holidays, Generous PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Core Hours: M-F 8 AM - 4:45 PM
Sponsorship is not available

Automation Technician - Controls Design Description

Our client is seeking an Automation Technician to join their team in York, PA. They've been in business for over 100 years and partner with some of the world's largest companies to deliver custom machinery solutions. This is a low-volume, precision-focused manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance. This role supports the design, build, and test of electrical systems for custom industrial machinery, with a focus on control panels, electrical schematics, troubleshooting, and controls integration throughout assembly, testing, and startup. The ideal candidate has experience not only building and wiring systems, but also contributing to electrical design activities, modifying schematics, selecting components, and helping solve broader controls and automation challenges. This is a newly created position as the company continues to invest in bringing key electrical and controls capabilities back in-house, offering the opportunity to help shape processes, support electrical system development, and influence how systems are built and supported moving forward. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, assembly, and service teams, making this a great fit for someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and contributing to the design and improvement of electrical systems. With an average employee tenure of 10 years, along with excellent benefits and generous PTO, this company truly prioritizes its people.

Automation Technician - Controls Design Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and rework industrial control panels and machine assemblies
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; verify continuity and accurate connections
• Perform functional testing (I/O checks, sensors, motors, VFDs, safety circuits)
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during assembly, testing, and startup
• Determine root cause and implement solutions
• Support PLC/HMI integration through I/O verification, device setup, and basic diagnostics
• Install and terminate field devices and route wiring per standards
• Maintain accurate documentation, including redlines, schematics, and parts lists
• Support commissioning activities and provide technical guidance to internal teams as needed

Automation Technician - Controls Design Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building industrial control panels from schematics
• Experience creating or modifying electrical schematics and supporting the development of industrial control systems
• Experience selecting, evaluating, or specifying electrical components for control systems
• Strong ability to diagnose electrical issues at the system level

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