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Sr. Automation Controls System Engineer

PennEngineering
Danboro, PA, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

 

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of Innovation Systems Team. As the Sr. Automation Controls Systems Engineer at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

 

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

 

Perks and Benefits:

  • Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k and Employer Match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid On the Job Training
  • Performance incentive bonuses
  • Community Volunteering
  • Talent Referral Bonus Program
  • Onsite Fitness Center
  • Employee Centric Culture
  • Company Provided Technology (laptop, phone, monitors for office and home environment)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We are seeking a Sr. Automation Controls Systems Engineer to design, program, commission, debug, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing systems, with particular emphasis on robotic systems integration. This role supports customers directly and requires up to 30% travel to customer sites to support automated manufacturing systems in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Design automation and controls systems for manufacturing equipment
  • Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and robotic controllers
  • Commission new automated systems at customer facilities
  • Debug and troubleshoot control system and robotic integration issues
  • Travel to customer sites (up to 30%) to support installed automated manufacturing systems
  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle

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Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) desired
  • Proven experience designing, programming, commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems
  • Emphasis on robotic systems integration experience
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% to customer sites

 

PennEngineering is committed to Diversity, Equity and Belonging, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.

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