Automation Engineering Role
Ehstsystems • Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (full-time, on-site)
Stack/tools: Full control-system design for machinery; electrical design; component selection and ordering; programming; startup and electrical maintenance; basic computer networking; software/driver installation and registry edits
Top 3 responsibilities
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Manage, design, and program control systems for machinery
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Perform electrical design, component selection, and procurement
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Lead startup, commissioning, and ongoing electrical maintenance
Must-have skills
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Strong attention to detail; continuous learner; able to work independently and collaboratively
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Interest in machinery and mechanics; solid electrical/electronics knowledge; understanding of electric motors
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General computer networking knowledge; proficient with software/driver installation and registry edits
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Valid driver’s license; ability to work on-site at customer sites
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Alignment with company values
Nice-to-haves
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Experience in automation/industrial control systems; PLC programming
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Prior equipment commissioning or field service experience
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Additional certifications in electrical or automation domains
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Location & work type: On-site role based in Lancaster, PA with occasional (0–5%) overnight travel to customer sites; full-time employment
Notes: Company focuses on electrical R&D, prototyping, and control-system builds across industries; emphasis on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Full Description
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Automation Engineering role. Time will be split between our office in Lancaster, PA and the sites of customers (0-5% overnight travel). This role will be managing, designing, and programming full control systems for machinery. It will include electrical design, component selection and ordering, programming, startup, and electrical maintenance.
Qualifications Dedication to detail Ongoing desire to learn A willingness to figure things out A willingness to work independently and collaboratively A love of machinery and an interest in mechanics Understanding of electrical components and general electrical/electronics knowledge A functional understanding of electric motors A general understanding of computer networking
A high competency with computes: comfortable doing software and driver installation and registry edits Valid driver's license A willingness to embrace company values
Values
Love Machines: it’s what we do
Integrity: We are honest and do quality work.
Partnership: We are partners with each other and our customers
Flexibility: we flex for personal life and we flex to accommodate our customer’s needs.
Continuously Improvement: our expertise, our tools, our methods.
Questions: the great, the dumb, and the ridiculous.
Exploit Mistakes: we do not fear them. We learn from them.
Embrace Splashes: we are willing to jump or get thrown into “the deep end”
Company Description Ehst Systems and Controls specializes in automation and control system builds for equipment owners and machine builders across a broad range of industries. We combine practices and components from traditional industrial automation, software engineering, and the electronics field. Our strength lies in refining designs for smooth, repeatable production, and lasting performance.
Our Mission Our mission is to be the preferred provider of electrical R&D, prototyping, and system builds for equipment manufacturers by having clear communication, responsive service, and creative input in the design process.
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