Premier Automation

Premier Automation

Engineered industrial automation, drives, robotics, panels

Overview

Premier Automation provides engineered solutions for automation, drive systems, robotics, electrical control, panel building, and related services for industrial markets such as Metals, Power, Water, Plastics, and Glass. Its offerings include tailored designs and end-to-end services, drawing on products from multiple manufacturers (ABB, Allen-Bradley, GE, Siemens, and others) to meet customer specifications and ensure seamless integration. The company differentiates itself through decades of industrial automation experience, strong supplier relationships across the metals sector, and a broad portfolio that supports design, installation, and commissioning with dependable performance. Its goal is to deliver customized, comprehensive automation solutions that help customers optimize and integrate their plant operations.

About Premier Automation

Simplify's Rating
Why Premier Automation is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The 2025 U.S. Steel testimonial validates Premier’s responsiveness, safety, and recurring mill support.
  • Premier’s 2026 Hub and Premier Labs create a pipeline for talent, partnerships, and software.
  • Recent projects show higher uptime, lower repair costs, and faster modernization wins for legacy plants.

What critics are saying

  • Premier Automation relies heavily on industrial customers like steel, exposing revenue to cyclical capex freezes.
  • The Innovation Hub’s 2026 buildout needs execution; delays would waste Pennsylvania’s $3 million support.
  • Premier Labs’ RAMP AI launch in 2026 distracts management from core integration work.

What makes Premier Automation unique

  • Premier Automation embeds deep steel expertise, proven at U.S. Steel Gary Works since 2016.
  • Its engineered retrofits modernize legacy mills without full equipment replacement, preserving uptime.
  • The 2026 Premier Innovation Hub pairs automation engineering with workforce development and commercialization.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Company-provided tools and boot allowance

Education assistance

Employee Referral Bonuses

Employee Wellness Programs

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Travel stipends?

Company News

Premier Automation
Aug 5th, 2025
Driving Success in the Steel Industry: A U. S. Steel Testimonial

How Premier Automation Helped Modernize Critical Mill Operations at Gary Works At Premier Automation, Premier Automation LLC.

Premier Automation
Jun 12th, 2025
Premier Automation Announces Launch of Premier Innovation Hub with Support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

MURRYSVILLE, PA - Premier Automation today announced the launch of the Premier Innovation Hub, a new facility in Westmoreland County that will serve as a national model for industrial automation, workforce development, and technology commercialization.

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