Factory automation and Industry 4.0 solutions for automotive, medical, and electronics
PIA Automation is a German machinery manufacturer running 12 production and engineering centers across Europe, North America, and Asia, with 1,850+ employees focused on custom automation systems and Industry 4.0 deployments. The tech stack—EPLAN, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc PLCs, and HMI platforms—reflects a hardware-first, systems-integration business model. Current hiring is engineering-heavy (9 of 13 roles) across mid-to-senior levels, with active projects in Mexico market expansion and automated assembly design, suggesting simultaneous push into new geographies and product capabilities.
PIA Automation designs and builds custom automation systems for discrete manufacturing—automotive assembly lines, medical device production, consumer goods packaging, and electronics testing. The company operates as a project-driven systems integrator, delivering end-to-line testers, production systems, and ADAS-related automation alongside consulting on Industry 4.0 digitalization strategies. With over 8,700 completed projects and decades of regional expertise, PIA serves mid-to-large manufacturers seeking to reduce cycle time and improve throughput. Internal pain points around scope creep, cost/timeline overruns, and contract management reflect typical pressures in large custom-engineering organizations managing complex, multi-site deployments.
PIA uses EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical for controls design, SolidWorks for mechanical CAD, and automation platforms from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, and Motoman; all coordinated via PLC, HMI, Profibus, and Ethernet networking.
PIA operates 12 networked locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Current hiring is active in Germany, Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
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