Industrial Automation Project Engineer

  • Technical Solutions Inc
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Job Details

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Industrial Automation Project Engineer Pittsburgh, PA Posted: 5/28/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

5752

Job Category:

ENGINEERS

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time

Duration:

Direct

Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking an Industrial Automation Project Engineer on behalf of our client, a manufacturer with facilities in the Pittsburgh area. Automation engineers are responsible for fulfilling project assignments, individually or as part of a project team. Assignments may include involvement in multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties:

Receive assignments from project management/technical lead.

Report on status and communicate technical issues.

Provide engineering detail to and work with internal drafting resources to develop drawings.

Develop technical documentation and specifications.

Write PLC and HMI application software.

Configure AC / DC drive equipment.

Develop system test plan documents, simulation code, and perform system testing.

Participate in commissioning of systems in the field, along with field engineers, project management, technical leads, and/or end customers.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Aptitude in programming/configuring PLC's (Rockwell, Siemens, and GE), drives (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, others), and or HMI packages is a plus.

Experience in metals processing along with a strong competency in math and physics is strongly preferred.

Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in automation products, software and complimentary areas.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.

Communication skills both written and verbal are required.

Must be a self-starter and self-motivated.

Occasional over-night travel required for customer meetings and commissioning activities.

Requirements:

BS Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation.

Qualified entry level candidates will be considered.

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Job ID: 523188361
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026

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