Automation Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Type: Direct Hire
Compensation:
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Automation Engineer

Objective Design, develop, and maintain automated systems and processes in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Build and deploy automation systems from design through implementation
Integrate IT systems
Develop process control strategies and validate system performance
Manage vendor and integrator relationships
Maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation
Diagnose and resolve system failures via root cause analysis
Train end-users on automation systems
Evaluate new technologies to improve automation capabilities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
7+ years of automation engineering in manufacturing
Proficiency with Automation platforms (PLC, HMI, DCS, etc.)
Programming skills in Python, Java, C++, or LabVIEW
Experience with industrial and collaborative robotics
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for industrial environments
Knowledge of industry safety standards and protocols
Experience with Microsoft Office, Jira, Minitab, SolidWorks

Preferences

Master's degree in a related discipline
Project management experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 0

Category: Engineering

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Shift: On-Site

Job ID: 346780

Date Posted: 02/24/2026

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