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Senior Automation Engineer

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Senior Automation Engineer at Audubon shall have shown the ability to specify, design, program, and test automation and control systems for various industrial facilities. Ideally, they shall have ...

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Senior Automation Engineer

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Senior Automation Engineer at Audubon shall have shown the ability to specify, design, program, and test automation and control systems for various industrial facilities. Ideally, they shall have ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation control systems engineer in Pittsburgh, PA is $105,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $122,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automation Control Systems Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectAutomation Control Systems EngineerElectrical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like CSCP or PLC programmingBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, automation firmsPower plants, construction sites, electrical design firms
Industry UsageAutomation, manufacturing, process controlPower, construction, electronics
Common Search/ComparisonAutomation Control Systems Engineer vs Electrical Engineer

The Automation Control Systems Engineer focuses on designing, programming, and maintaining automation systems used in manufacturing and industrial processes. Electrical Engineers have a broader scope, working on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronics across various industries. While both roles require engineering degrees, Automation Control Systems Engineers often specialize in control systems and automation technologies, making them more aligned for roles in industrial automation environments.

PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER/CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Braddock, PA • On-site

United States Steel Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance process control hardware and software solutions in a heavy industrial environment.

  • Support production hardware/software, SCADA systems, HMI applications, and LAN communications, and integrate PLCs with HMIs, SCADA, and higher-level automation systems.

  • Lead troubleshooting, fault analysis, and optimization during system startup and early production.

United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


U. S. Steel has an immediate opening for a Process Control Engineer within the Process Control Steelmaking organization. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing process control hardware and software solutions in a heavy industrial environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Translate business requirements into industrial application solutions and provide cost-effective technical solutions.
  • Design and implement control logic and automation sequences.
  • Configure and tune drives for various mill equipment including roughing and finishing stands, coilers, shears, and handling systems.
  • Develop and maintain documentation including I/O lists, logic diagrams, and functional design specifications.
  • Support production hardware/software, SCADA systems, HMI applications, and LAN communications, and integrate PLCs with HMIs, SCADA, and higher-level automation systems.
  • Lead troubleshooting, fault analysis, and optimization during system startup and early production.
  • Participate in FAT, SAT, and site commissioning for PLC and drive systems.
  • Implement robust safety interlocks and emergency controls and ensure adherence to U.S. Steel Principles, Change Management, and Ongoing Continuous Improvement Programming.
Skills:
  • Automation platform experience (e.g., Siemens SIMATIC S7 / TIA Portal, SINAMICS / SIMOTION, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ABB AC500, Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-R, Schneider Electric Modicon, Emerson DeltaV)
  • AC/DC motor control, sensors, actuators, instrumentation
  • HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., WinCC)
  • PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective teamwork and communication skills
  • Commissioning heavy industrial / steel processing equipment (preferred)
Requirements:
  • The applicant will support production hardware and software applications, SCADA systems, Graphical HMI applications and LAN communications.
  • The applicant will be knowledgeable in industrial plant process control systems, including programming and technical support.
  • Applicants with a minimum of an Associate's Degree or higher in Electrical, Automation, or Control System Engineering, or Equivalent Work Experience will be considered.
  • Capable of analyzing short- and long-term hardware, software, equipment, and instrumentation requirements and providing appropriate and cost-effective technical solutions.
  • Capable of providing oral and written communication interfaces with departmental management, operations management, operating crews, control system support personnel, system support personnel and others.
  • Capable of providing process control support for a 24x7 industrial environment.

Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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