Industrial automation & Controls Engineering

Expert Solutions for Complex Industrial Environments.

Premier Automation engineers and builds the control systems, drive systems, robotics, and manufacturing solutions that keep industrial operations running – backed by decades of hands-on systems integration expertise across every platform.

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30
+

Years in business

200
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customers served

20
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Industries served

75M
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Horsepower modernized

About Us

Built for Complexity. Engineered to Deliver.

Premier Automation is an industrial automation engineering partner serving customers across North America. As a systems integrator, we modernize legacy control systems and deliver new automation solutions with platform-agnostic expertise and a proven engineering process. Rooted in Pittsburgh’s industrial heritage, we bring that same work ethic and ingenuity to every project.

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CAPABILITIES

One Engineering Partner. Six Disciplines.

Premier Automation brings together six disciplines under one engineering organization. Whether you need to stabilize a legacy control system, engineer a custom drive solution, solve a robotics challenge others can't, manufacture assemblies at scale, or build panels to spec, our team brings the range to handle it. Beyond our core services, Premier Labs drives innovation, exploring the next generation of solutions for industrial manufacturing challenges.

Automation

Control system design, integration, and legacy modernization.

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Drive Systems

Engineering and modernization for AC and DC drive systems.

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Robotics

Custom robotics integration for the most complex industrial applications.

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Contract Manufacturing

Scalable precision manufacturing built to spec.

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Control Panel Production

UL 508 certified control panels, built to install right the first time.

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Innovation

Premier Labs: turning field-tested engineering into what's next.

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Proven in the Field

"Excellent support service. We had a robot down situation where the robot had lost its safety network, and Premier Automation was able to quickly diagnose and resolve the issue. They walked me through getting online with our PLC laptop and resetting our safety network number to get us back up and running. Quickly turned a bad situation into a positive one."

Steven Johnson
W&C

“Premier has consistently delivered high-quality work for Aqua Filter Fresh, from modernizing legacy systems to supporting equipment upgrades. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and focused on keeping our operations running reliably.”

David Caye
Aqua Filter Fresh

"Working with Premier for over 20 years. They always show up! There have been dozens of instances Premier has gotten us out of bind on short notice, that is only in the last year. I can’t say enough about the support we receive!"

Mac Kimbrough
Impact Guard

"Premier is one of the best partners that Integrated Mill Systems has, not just a vendor but a true partner.”

Jeff Daugherty
Integrated Mill Systems
CREDENTIALS & PARTNERS

Built on Proven Standards

Standards & Certifications

Our operations conform to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, assessed by EAGLE Registrations Inc., for the build-to-print manufacture of industrial control panels and automation solutions, seamlessly aligning our production with UL508 standard, CE compliance, CSIA practices, and ISNetworld verification.

Recognition

Recognized for innovation and leadership in industrial automation.

Partners

Partnering with tech leaders for better solutions.

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25+ Years of Results

Featured Projects

Real industrial automation and controls engineering work, from aerospace to data centers.

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NASA Goddard HCC
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eHouse (Power Control Room)
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Robotic Cartridge Dispenser
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Trusted by 200+ Customers
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Let's Solve It Together

Whether you're planning a modernization project or facing a system issue that needs answers now, Premier Automation is ready to help. Tell us what you're working with, and our engineering team will bring the expertise to move you forward.

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