Careers

Build Your Future with a Leader in Industrial Automation

GES is an employee-owned company located in Central Pennsylvania. Our team members are what differentiates our company from others in the industry.

We are a high-performing organization where team members are rewarded for their contributions through competitive salary and hourly positions, excellent benefits packages, and a rewarding team environment. If you’re ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to make a positive impact on the community around you, join our team!

Current Open Positions

Controls Service Engineer

COMPANY/EMPLOYEE FOCUS:

The GES Automation Technology Company's Mission is to service our customers by providing a professional team dedicated to meeting the automation and information needs through the continuing integration of advanced technologies and personalized support. Our Vision is providing unsurpassed customer satisfaction through valued solutions. We live out our Core Values daily of valuing family culture and our employees, keeping safety as a top priority, valuing our customer relationships, and taking pride in the quality of our work. Our goal is for you to find an enjoyable, rewarding place within our team and exemplify our Mission, Vision, and Core Values daily to continue our success for both our employees and our organization.

POSITION: Controls Service Engineer

The Controls Service Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, designing, and developing control systems in an industrial environment. This role includes managing, repairing, and enhancing systems like HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications and automation controllers (PLC, PAC, DCS) to ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely. Key objectives involve optimizing performance, reliability, and safety by leveraging automation and control technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues to ensure real-time resolution.
Respond promptly to customer service requests and provide technical support.
Design, develop, install, and support modifications for industrial control systems and HMI applications.
Manage directly assigned projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Collaborate with customers to service and modify control systems effectively.
Support the Sales team by providing technical input for quotations and scope documentation.
Work independently or as part of a project team, depending on the task requirements.
Train customers and colleagues on control systems concepts, practices, and procedures.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through excellent service and communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proven expertise in troubleshooting control systems and industrial electrical equipment.
Strong ability to drive continuous improvement in processes and technologies, fostering innovation and efficiency within the team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a drug and alcohol test.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or an Associate’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline plus two (2) years of equivalent field experience.
Experience with control system troubleshooting, design and implementation concepts, practices, and procedures.
Experience with programmable controllers, motor/motor controllers, electronic sensors and instrumentation.
Experience reading P&ID (process and instrumentation diagram) drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, Microsoft Office applications, and AutoCAD.
Knowledge of industrial safety standards, regulations and practices.
Experience with servo controls.
Automation, validation, and GMP experience in the pharmaceutical/medical devices industry.

GES TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Employee Orientation
All Controls Department Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Forms
Safety Training
Control Department Best Practices

POSITION COMPENSATION:

Competitive Salary Range
Comprehensive Health Care Benefit Package
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Training Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development
Outstanding Career Advancement Opportunities for Top Performers

Controls Design Manager

COMPANY/EMPLOYEE FOCUS:

GES Automation Technology's Mission is to service our customers by providing a professional team dedicated to meeting the automation and information needs through the continuing integration of advanced technologies and personalized support. Our Vision is to be recognized as the trusted partner of choice in our markets by understanding our customers’ needs, delivering innovative solutions, exceptional performance, and building long term relationships. We live out our Core Values daily of safety above all else, commitment to our employees and family culture, long term customer relationships, pride in quality workmanship and execution, and integrity in all we do. Our goal is for you to find an enjoyable, rewarding place within our team and exemplify our Mission, Vision, and Core Values daily to continue our success for both our employees and our organization.

POSITION: CONTROLS DESIGN MANAGER

The Controls Design Manager is responsible for leading the Controls Design department, ensuring the effective execution of control panel design projects through proper staffing, prioritization, and adherence to company and customer standards. This role focuses on people leadership, workload management, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination, while maintaining sufficient technical oversight to ensure quality and consistency of design deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead, mentor, and develop Controls Designers and Senior Controls Designers through coaching, performance management, onboarding, and training.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
Plan departmental workload, staffing, priorities, and work assignments to meet business and project needs.
Ensure design deliverables meet scope, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
Balance project execution with long-term team development and identify skill gaps and training opportunities.
Coordinate with project managers, engineering, panel building, and other departments to support successful project execution and resolve design-related issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, company and customer requirements.
Maintain and enforce controls design standards, procedures, best practices, and documentation requirements.
Review and approve drawings, design packages, redlines, and release documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Oversee part selection, standardization, substitutions, and maintenance of design libraries and databases.
Drive continuous improvement in design quality, standardization, workflows, documentation, and engineering tools.
Provide technical leadership and serve as the escalation point for complex electrical controls design decisions, including AutoCAD, EPLAN, panel design, and documentation standards.
Serve as the primary representative for the Controls Design department, communicating priorities, supporting customer interactions, and aligning departmental objectives with company strategy.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrate experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
Strong understanding of industrial control systems and control panel design practices.
Ability to balance technical oversight with people and process management.
Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and possess a valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of related experience, or
Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline with a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
Prior experience managing or leading an engineering or controls design team.
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, EPLAN, and industrial control standards.
Experience with UL 508A compliance and interpretation.
Experience driving process improvement or standardization initiatives.

POSITION COMPENSATION:

Competitive Salary Range
Comprehensive Health Care Benefit Package
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities

Process Engineer

COMPANY/EMPLOYEE FOCUS:

The GES Automation Technology Company’s Mission is to service our customers by providing a professional team dedicated to meeting the automation and information needs through the continuing integration of advanced technologies and personalized support. Our Vision is providing unsurpassed customer satisfaction through valued solutions. We live out our Core Values daily of valuing family culture and our employees, keeping safety as a top priority, valuing our customer relationships, and taking pride in the quality of our work. Our goal is for you to find an enjoyable, rewarding place within our team and exemplify our Mission, Vision, and Core Values daily to continue our success for both our employees and our organization.

POSITION: Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading and participating in multi-disciplinary teams that design and execute process upgrade projects for GES clients, a majority of those in the food manufacturing segment. This role will include designing, optimizing, and overseeing processes involved in manufacturing and production, to include analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality. The Process Engineer’s goal is to collaborate with team members within production, quality, and maintenance to ensure processes are safe, efficient, and compliant with industry standards to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and support industrial process systems.
Provide project management services, including responsibility for cost, manpower, and schedule.
Develop project drawings and write specifications for equipment and contractor work.
Interface directly with the client throughout the project cycle, from initial development to implementation.
Manage a variety of outside contractors during project installation and startup.
Estimate project costs and pursue business development opportunities.
Source and procure equipment required for project design and execution.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and track multiple concurrent projects and assigned tasks.
Ability to work independently and in teams as each project requires.
Comfortable working in industrial manufacturing environments.
Strong project management skills.
Commitment to comply with company and client safety policies.
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and possess a valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Candidates must possess a degree in process, chemical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, or other related curriculum.
Three (3)- Five (5) years supporting work experience.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
Familiarity with:
- Food, beverage, and/or pharmaceutical process systems.
- P&ID (process and instrumentation diagram) drawings and electrical schematics.
- Sanitary process system design standards such as USDA, 3A, and
  EHEDG.
- Process instrumentation and componentry.
- PLC-based control system hardware and software.
- Automation, validation, and good manufacturing practice experience in relevant industries.
Knowledge of industrial safety standards, regulations, and practices.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
Experience managing electrical and mechanical contractors

POSITION COMPENSATION:

Competitive Salary Range
Comprehensive Health Care Benefit Package
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Training Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development
Outstanding Career Advancement Opportunities for Top Performers

Software Developer

COMPANY/EMPLOYEE FOCUS:

GES Automation Technology’s Mission is to service our customers by providing a professional team dedicated to meeting the automation and information needs through the continuing integration of advanced technologies and personalized support. Our Vision is providing unsurpassed customer satisfaction through valued solutions. We live out our Core Values daily of valuing family culture and our employees, keeping safety as a top priority, valuing our customer relationships, and taking pride in the quality of our work. Our goal is for you to find an enjoyable, rewarding place within our team and exemplify our Mission, Vision, and Core Values daily to continue our success for both our employees and our organization.

POSITION: Software Developer

The Software Developer will bring in-depth technical expertise to develop innovative solutions within the automation sector, promoting significant professional growth and advancement. Tasked with leading projects and making critical decisions, the Software Developer role will also require effective teamwork on wider initiatives, contributing substantially to the team’s success. The Software Developer is expected to master their specialty areas and remain adept across various technological landscapes. The Software Developer’s goal is to deliver efficient and reliable software that meets user needs and business goals, foster continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies, and enhance project outcomes through strong team collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create modern, intuitive graphic user interfaces maximizing reusability through templates and standard code.
Collaborate and work solo to create and upkeep software solutions across various automation tasks such as business software, data analytics and reporting, process
visualization, web and administrative interfaces, and desktop tools.
Develop software architecture following industry standards, focusing on enhancing performance, usability, and long-term maintainability.
Produce clean, effective, and thoroughly documented code in compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
Design and maintain front-end UI and back-end database solutions that perform efficiently and accurately to accomplish required tasks.
Oversee projects from start to finish, encompassing planning, task allocation, and managing timelines.
Apply test-driven development and thorough validation to guarantee software solution reliability.
Share updates, obstacles, and successes of the projects with the team and stakeholders.
Offer assistance and resolve bugs encountered during the product development cycle, providing effective solutions and innovative remediation strategies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to specify system needs and craft scalable software designs. When suitable, work with customers to select development tools and languages that best meet business objectives.
Work with senior team members on root-cause analysis to prevent engineering issues and improve support processes.
Analyze and troubleshoot complex software problems, proposing effective solutions and innovative approaches for remediation.
Engage in team meetings, contributing insights, ideas, and knowledge with colleagues.
Develop comprehensive and informative system documentation and user manuals.
Maintain source control discipline by frequently updating code, enabling team support and project code maintenance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Build and sustain positive customer relationships.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be self-motivated and proactive.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors,
clients, and others.
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and possess a valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or a technical discipline, or an Associate Degree in computer science with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant
job experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and Teams
Knowledge in developing and implementing software and databases, including understanding of best practices and methodologies.
Microsoft Visual Studio and associated development tools/technologies:
Desktop: Microsoft C# .NET/WinForms
Web & Intranet: Microsoft C# .NET/ ASP.NET MVC/ IIS/ JavaScript/CSS/HTML
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Reporting Services
Git Source Control and Revisioning
Experience with a SCADA development suite (Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE, Inductive Automation Ignition, Wonderware InTouch, GE iFix).

POSITION COMPENSATION:

Competitive Salary Range
Comprehensive Health Care Benefit Package
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Training Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development
Outstanding Career Advancement Opportunities for Top Performers

Panel Builder

COMPANY/EMPLOYEE FOCUS:

POSITION: Panel Builder

The Panel Builder is responsible for assembling and wiring electrical control panels according to detailed schematics and design specifications. The Panel Builder works closely with Engineers and Designers to ensure panels are built to the required standards and meet safety regulations. The Panel Builder’s goal is to produce reliable and efficient electrical control panels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembly and wiring of industrial control panels.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to read controls schematics.
Must be able to safely operate power and hand tools.
Must be able to lift 80 pounds.
Ability to use electrical test equipment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Requires a minimum of 1 year panel building experience.
Must have a solid working knowledge of electricity.
Forklift operating experience.

POSITION COMPENSATION:

Competitive Salary Range
Comprehensive Health Care Benefit Package
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Training Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development
Outstanding Career Advancement Opportunities for Top Performers