Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA Expert in Automated Plant

HiredChina.com国际人才招聘网; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Social Security

401K Company matching

Dental insurance

Other medical benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer in Pittston, PA. The ideal candidate will design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems in a fully automated manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include leading automation projects to improve operation efficiency and working closely with maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on automation engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proven experience with automated production equipment and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC control logic for automation systems.
• Diagnose root causes of system downtimes during production.
• Lead automation projects focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with teams to implement lean manufacturing solutions.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems understanding

HMI programming

Automation project management

Communication skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

3+ years of automation engineering experience

Job description

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer in Pittston, PA. The ideal candidate will design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems in a fully automated manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include leading automation projects to improve operation efficiency and working closely with maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits provided.