Controls & Automation Engineer - Drive Customer Projects

Fromm; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fromm Electric is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer in Reading, PA to develop and deploy automation projects at customer sites and provide troubleshooting support. The role involves documenting hours spent on projects, collaborating with sales and specialist teams, and maintaining competency through training while promoting our offerings in competitive situations.

Ideal candidates will work independently, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with customers and internal

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Automation Software.
• Experience with Inductive Automation, Wonderware, Siemens, or Eaton is a plus.
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects efficiently.
• Knowledge of vendor guidelines, compliance, and ethics with Rockwell/Siemens/Eaton.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement controls and automation projects.
• Document hours spent on projects and at customer sites within project tracking tool.
• Resolve issues to increase customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales and specialist teams to meet customer needs.
• Maintain required competency through training programs.
• Promote the value-add of offerings in competitive situations.
• Assist in development and maintenance of project management and standardization of project libraries.

Skills

Rockwell Automation Software

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Customer communication

Education

Associate's Degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Inductive Automation

Wonderware

Siemens

Eaton

Job description

Fromm Electric is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer in Reading, PA to develop and deploy automation projects at customer sites and provide troubleshooting support. The role involves documenting hours spent on projects, collaborating with sales and specialist teams, and maintaining competency through training while promoting our offerings in competitive situations.

Ideal candidates will work independently, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with customers and internal