Now Hiring Senior Automation Engineer
Location: York, PA
Pay Rate: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Safe Facility. Strong Team. You Run the Show.Are you a skilled Senior Automation Engineer with experience bringing custom automated machinery to life? We're seeking a hands-on automation professional to support system startup, troubleshooting, robotics programming, controls integration, and customer-site commissioning. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in industrial automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing environments.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, automated machinery startup, maintenance, service, or related technical work
- Strong PLC and HMI experience required
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
- Knowledge of robotics, motion systems, conveyors, tooling, and vision systems
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- SolidWorks or CAD design experience preferred
- Working knowledge of pneumatics and industrial components
- Experience with structured text or similar industrial programming languages preferred
- Strong customer communication and independent problem-solving skills
Job Duties
- Bring custom automated machinery into full operation after power-up
- Configure equipment, update control programs, and troubleshoot system performance
- Prepare and validate systems for factory acceptance testing
- Lead commissioning on smaller projects and support larger automation systems
- Program and tune robots, motion systems, and supporting equipment
- Support integration of vision systems, conveyors, tooling, and controls
- Assist with installation, startup, and site acceptance testing at customer locations
- Work with engineering, service, mechanical, electrical, and controls teams to resolve issues
- Provide technical feedback to support continuous improvement
- Ensure equipment meets performance, reliability, and timeline expectations
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to work in industrial and manufacturing environments
- Ability to perform physical tasks as needed during startup, testing, and commissioning
- Willingness to travel approximately 25%
- Frequent computer-based diagnostics, troubleshooting, and equipment interaction
When 4 out of 5 of the crew say they'd bring their friends on board, with us you know you're doing it right.
What You Get:
- Good weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance + disability coverage
- Optional 401(k) plan
- Referral bonus for bringing a friend
- Safety First - Always
- Steady schedule and supportive team
A Typical Day:Lead the line, coach the team, and keep safety and quality tight.
Apply now and start leading.About UsAt Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.
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