What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer - Manufacturing (Night Shift) position at Rise Technical?
Automation Engineer – Manufacturing (Night Shift)
$85,000 - $90,000 10% Bonus Relocation Support Training Career Growth Medical, Dental, Vision PTO 401(k) Benefits
Scranton, PA (Commutable from: Pittston, Kingston, Wilkes-Barre, Clarks Summit, Carbondale, Honesdale)
Relocation Support Available
Are you an Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer with PLC experience looking to join a highly automated manufacturing environment with strong long-term progression?
This is a great opportunity to join a global manufacturer operating advanced, high-speed production lines, where you will receive training on their systems and equipment.
The company is a global leader in manufacturing with strong U.S. operations and continued investment in automation, technology and workforce development. They offer long-term stability, technical training, and progression into more senior engineering or leadership roles over time.
This role is a backfill due to internal promotion into a Supervisor position, giving clear visibility of progression within the team.
This role suits an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or PLC Engineer with Allen Bradley programming experience looking for a stable, hands-on role with clear development opportunities.
The Role:
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled automation systems (Allen Bradley)
- Respond to breakdowns and complex fault finding across production lines
- Support continuous improvement and engineering project work
- Work closely with electrical and maintenance teams in a highly automated facility
- Support high-speed manufacturing operations
- 2-2-3 rotating night shift (7pm-7am) with ~1-2 months day shift training
The Person:
- PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley preferred)
- Background in automation, controls, or electrical engineering within manufacturing
- Experience in high-speed manufacturing (automotive, packaging, bottling, food & beverage, pharma, etc.)
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Medium voltage / switchgear experience is a plus
- Comfortable working a rotating night shift pattern
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000