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Automation Engineer

Davron

Leetsdale, PA · Posted October 21, 2026

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About the job

Step into a mission-driven, family-owned manufacturing environment in the Pittsburgh area where continuous improvement and innovation are part of everyday work. In this Automation Engineer opportunity, you’ll help identify and implement automation that improves efficiency, quality, productivity, throughput, and data accuracy—directly supporting profitability across both shop-floor and business functions.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Automation Engineer position include:

At least 3 years of relevant experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, process improvement, business systems, industrial technology, or a related field.

Assess manufacturing and business workflows to identify, prioritize, and maintain an automation roadmap aligned with company objectives.

Evaluate automation opportunities based on ROI, labor savings, quality improvements, risk reduction, and implementation feasibility.

Develop business cases, recommendations, implementation plans, timelines, budgets, and success metrics for automation projects.

Analyze production workflows, material movement, quality inspections, maintenance activities, reporting processes, and shop floor data collection opportunities.

Design, develop, test, and deploy automation solutions including workflow automation, RPA, digital forms, reporting solutions, and system integrations.

Improve data flow between ERP, CRM, HRIS, manufacturing systems, and other business applications.

Lead adoption efforts, including training materials, work instructions, process documentation, and stakeholder communication; measure outcomes and recommend enhancements.

Salary: $95-105k per year

Benefits: Medical plan options with employer contribution (employees may add family coverage and select among plan tiers), dental and vision options including dependent coverage, 401 k with match, paid time off (10 days initially, 15 days in the second year, and 18 days beginning in the third year), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a Christmas bonus based on tenure.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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If you're looking for a fantastic company offering professional growth, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and a commitment to providing a positive work-life balance, look no further! Apply today, and take the first step towards an amazing career journey!

AUTOMATION ENGINEER | PROCESS IMPROVEMENT | LEAN MANUFACTURING | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | RPA | DIGITAL FORMS | WORKFLOW AUTOMATION | ERP | CRM | HRIS | SQL | POWER BI

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