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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Location: Butler, PA
Cleveland-Cliffs, Butler Works, has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Engineer. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintenance and improvement and usage tracking of the Butler Works gas and water utility infrastructure. This includes the development, management, and successful implementation of both maintenance and improvement assignments covering aspects of the industrial gas and water distribution systems up to steelmaking department takeover. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and thrive in a complex environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Organize, prioritize, plan, develop, manage and implement projects for new and improved facility infrastructure and processes with an emphasis on meeting strategic goals and needs.
- Identify process improvements and/or critical equipment/facility replacements to produce a quality and competitive commercial product.
- Monitor and track utility (gas and water) usage throughout the plant and into departments.
- Act as the point of contact for on-site and off-site utilities suppliers, which include industrial gas suppliers and public utility suppliers.
- Maintain corporate safety compliance with associated designs, furnished equipment, contractor installation techniques and field installation activities
- Participate in technical investigations, studies, problem review, new and proposed equipment, materials, processes and facilities and provide sound engineering evaluations and recommendations for proposed actions.
- Mange and coordinate annual Infrastructure program including certified testing
- Lead 1 union pipefitter specifically assigned to Utilities duties.
- Lead union and contractor workforce to complete large projects during planned maintenance outages. Perform other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Ability to perform / coordinate piping and civil project and infrastructure activities.
- Ability to coordinate and execute a multitude of projects with minimal supervision. Excellent communication, analytical, time management skills, and strong computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of manufacturing or steel industry experience.
- 3-5 years of project engineering experience. Knowledge of piping and flow control equipment
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
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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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