Automation Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Actalent is looking for an Automation Engineer to develop configuration files and scripts that control production systems in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that complex equipment operates efficiently and reliably.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in automation engineering. This permanent position is fully onsite in Horsham, PA, with a salary range of $95,000 to $140,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in controls or automation engineering.
• Strong background in electrical and controls engineering.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical schematics to design automation solutions.
• Configure, program, and support automation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across systems to improve performance.

Skills

Engineering principles

PLC programming

Systems troubleshooting

Electrical engineering

Automation software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Engineering tools

Automation software

Job description

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

• Pay range: $95,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year
• 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

Position anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.