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Industrial Automation Project Engineer

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Technical Solutions Inc

Pittsburgh, PA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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ENGINEERS

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. Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of staffing services throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Simplify the job search process by letting us do all the work! With 30 years of expertise, we have the resources, techniques and insights to guide your job search. Our staff will work with you one-on-one to understand your needs and discuss your options. We can even send your resume to multiple job openings that you are a fit for, giving you opportunities to choose from. We reach out to hiring managers for feedback, coordinate and schedule interviews, and advocate on your behalf so that you get the best offer possible. At TSI, we genuinely care about our employees and want to see you succeed. No candidate is ever promised something we do not deliver. The best part is that there are no fees or cost for any of our services. For more information on our company and to view all of our exciting job opportunities, please visit