Automation Engineer

Job Title Automation Engineer
Department Maintenance/Engineering
Reports to Electrical Manager
Employment Status Regular, Full-Time
FLSA Classification Exempt
Shift Day
Location USA – Olyphant, PA (greater Scranton, PA Area)
Travel 5 – 10%
Position Summary
Ensure sustained reliability and optimal performance of production machinery by leading advanced
interventions, diagnostics, and maintenance initiatives related to automation systems. Serve as
technical expert and mentor, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous
improvement.
Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
• Conducting advanced diagnostics and performance analysis of automation systems to
ensure long-term reliability and support strategic maintenance planning.
• Supervising and executing complex automation interventions, including installation,
modernization, and optimization of systems and control circuits.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies for key automation
infrastructure, ensuring compliance with reliability and safety standards.
• Supervising and auditing the condition of automation installations, identifying systemic
risks, and recommending corrective and improvement actions.
• Resolving complex automation failures using advanced diagnostic techniques and
coordinating cross-functional response efforts.
• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions for
recurring automation system failures.
• Modifying and optimizing control programs to improve process safety, quality, or
efficiency.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of all activities in accordance with
company standards.
• Adhering to GMP principles, maintaining order according to 5S and continuous
improvement methodologies.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor, in line with the scope of the position
and employment agreement.
• Acting as a technical expert and mentor, providing training and knowledge transfer to
junior automation staff and maintenance personnel.
• Participating in strategic projects and modernization initiatives, collaborating with
engineering and reliability teams to improve plant performance and energy efficiency.
• Installs and configures new hardware and software and provide user training and
support as necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in advanced automation, system integration, and
process optimization within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Expert-level understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Deep expertise in safety procedures, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Technical proficiency in interpreting production machinery documentation.
• Advanced expertise in PLC, SCADA, robotics, and system integration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and ability to ensure full compliance
across operations.
• Strong capability to apply and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives, driving
efficiency and reliability improvements.
Physical Demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F
Stand O
Walk O
Sit O
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment
Work Environment
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions