Automation Systems Engineer, Metals Industry (60% Travel)

Primetals Technologies, Ltd.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA is seeking a Systems Engineer – Automation in Canonsburg, PA. You will design, implement, test, and commission PLC, DCS, and HMI-based automation solutions for large metal industry projects.

The role requires leading hardware/software integration, collaboration with international teams, and delivering high-quality results. Relocation assistance is provided; extensive travel (60%) is expected across domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• BS/AS in related engineering or technology degree.
• Strong critical-thinking skills for complex issues across teams.
• Travel required – 60% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Designs complex automation and control systems integrating hardware and software.
• Develops specifications, diagrams, and follow-up for projects.
• Performs testing and commissioning of PLC/DCS/HMI systems.
• Provides technical solutions, customer training, and service support.
• Oversees multiple projects within assigned area of expertise.

Skills

Systems engineering

Automation controls

PLCs

Critical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS/AS in related engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA is seeking a Systems Engineer – Automation in Canonsburg, PA. You will design, implement, test, and commission PLC, DCS, and HMI-based automation solutions for large metal industry projects.

The role requires leading hardware/software integration, collaboration with international teams, and delivering high-quality results. Relocation assistance is provided; extensive travel (60%) is expected across domestic and international sites.