Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Maintenance Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, concentrated in the state's manufacturing, utilities, food processing, and chemical production sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level technician to senior plant engineer. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the most active hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Air Products, Carpenter Technology, and Comcast that maintain substantial facilities operations throughout the state. Predictive maintenance, PLC programming, and facilities systems management are the specialties drawing the most consistent hiring activity across Pennsylvania plants and industrial campuses. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerMarriott International
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring24
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer
Cleveland-Cliffs
Butler, Pennsylvania
Construction Management
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer
Philips
Reedsville, Pennsylvania
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$25 - $38/hr
Associate's degree in mechatronics
5,001-10,000

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Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Morgantown, PA
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Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Morgantown, PA
Precision CastParts
Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Plant Maintenance Engineer
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Plant Maintenance Engineer
Vicinity Energy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Manuafacturing Equipment Maintenance Engineer 37
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Manuafacturing Equipment Maintenance Engineer 37
Philips
Reedsville, Pennsylvania
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$23.29 - $37.27/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Maintenance Engineer Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
3 jobs
Wilkes-Barre
3 jobs
Exton
2 jobs
Butler
2 jobs
Carlisle
2 jobs
Harrisburg
2 jobs
Reedsville
2 jobs
King of Prussia
2 jobs

Maintenance Engineer Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Marriott International4 open roles
VITRO2 open roles
Philips2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Proficiency with programmable logic controllers and automated equipment troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or similar work-order systems
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures required for Pennsylvania industrial sites
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals

Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a maintenance engineer in Pennsylvania?

Most Pennsylvania employers expect at minimum an associate degree in a technical field such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering technology, though a bachelor's degree is preferred for senior roles. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued engineering license for most maintenance engineer positions, but candidates who pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers gain a competitive edge for supervisory and consulting roles. Practical hands-on experience, often gained through apprenticeships or employer training programs, carries significant weight in hiring decisions.

Which companies hire maintenance engineers in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring maintenance engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Marriott International, VITRO, and Philips, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of chemical producers, food and beverage manufacturers, and large healthcare systems means consistent openings appear across both urban industrial corridors and mid-state facility operations.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most maintenance engineer jobs?

The cities with the most maintenance engineer openings in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre. Philadelphia leads because of its dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, utility companies, and large hospital systems, while Pittsburgh draws demand from steel-adjacent industrial operations and growing robotics and automation facilities, and Allentown and the Lehigh Valley region host a high volume of distribution centers and specialty manufacturing plants that rely on in-house maintenance teams.

Are there remote maintenance engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role tied to physical equipment and plant operations, so most positions require a regular presence at a Pennsylvania facility. About 0% of maintenance engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve documentation, CMMS reporting, vendor coordination, or technical support functions that can be handled off-site.

How can I get hired as a maintenance engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a maintenance technician or facilities technician role, which large Pennsylvania employers in manufacturing and food processing regularly fill without requiring prior engineer-level experience. Companies such as Air Products and major pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Philadelphia suburbs run structured technician training programs that feed into maintenance engineer tracks. Completing an associate degree in industrial technology at a Pennsylvania community college and earning a certification such as a CMMA or an OSHA 10 credential gives candidates a meaningful edge when applying to these entry-level openings.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across the state's manufacturing, utilities, and facilities sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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