Automation and Instrumentation Engineer

Voith Group; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with Work/Life Balance

Competitive Compensation and Benefits 

401K with generous company match

Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Voith Hydro is seeking a talented Automation and Instrumentation Engineer to join our North American team. You will design, implement, and maintain automation and instrumentation systems for hydroelectric power plants, ensuring reliability and optimized control strategies.

The role requires PLC/HMI/SCADA configuration, instrumentation design, system testing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Travel to project sites is expected as needed; a strong background in industrial automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in hydroelectric or energy sector.
• Proficient in programming and configuring automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).
• Strong understanding of control system architecture and industrial communication protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation and instrumentation solutions for hydroelectric power generation systems.
• Configure and program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems to support plant operations.
• Design the instrumentation of hydroelectric turbine-generator units: selection of instruments, junction boxes, cable lists, diagrams, cable trays and conduits.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to quality, procurement, service teams, and plant operators.
• Interface with clients on all technical matters and inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider

Job description

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Hydro is hiring for:

Engineer III

York, PA (Hybrid)

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Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary –

Voith Hydro is seeking a talented and motivated Automation and Instrumentation Engineer to join our North American team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation and instrumentation systems for hydroelectric power plants. This role involves ensuring system reliability, optimizing control strategies, and collaborating with various departments to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities –

• Design and develop automation and instrumentation solutions for hydroelectric power generation systems.
• Configure and program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems to support plant operations.
• Design the instrumentation of hydroelectric turbine-generator units: selection of instruments, junction boxes, cable lists, electrical connection diagrams, cable trays and electrical conduits, electrical load calculations, etc.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industrial standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to quality, procurement, service teams, and plant operators.
• Develop technical specifications and procedures for equipment procurement and/or manufacturing.
• Interface with clients on all technical matters and inquiries.

Qualifications –

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in the hydroelectric or energy sector.
• Proficient in programming and configuring automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).
• Strong understanding of control system architecture and industrial communication protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.