Automation Engineer - Night Shift

Keystone Distinction Group; Olyphant, Northern (Lackawanna County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Olyphant, PA seeks a Night Shift Automation Engineer to drive excellence in high-volume manufacturing. You will ensure stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems and infrastructure.

The role covers hardware, software, robotics, and process control across line operations. We expect 5–8 years of PLC automation experience, proficiency with Allen-Bradley systems, strong communication, and the ability to train staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5-8 years of programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies.
• Strong skills in programming and modifying PLCs and HMIs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to interact with staff, vendors, and management at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders efficiently.
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting training sessions for management, technicians, and users.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems, and application software to achieve plant KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment, including line control and robotic systems.
• Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
• Evaluate technology and equipment options across various manufacturing operations.
• Test new or modified software programs to ensure they meet user requirements and guidelines.
• Assist in the procurement and integration of new equipment and modification of automation software.
• Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation for all automation equipment.
• Develop, modify, or edit programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs.
• Maintain and manage backup programs for all control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems.
• Conduct technology research and provide insightful recommendations.
• Install and configure new hardware and software, offering user training and support as necessary.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

Systems Control Technologies

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Night Shift Automation Engineer to drive excellence in a high-volume, high-speed manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the operational stability, efficiency, and security of our automation systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems, and application software to achieve plant KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment, including line control and robotic systems.
• Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
• Evaluate technology and equipment options across various manufacturing operations.
• Test new or modified software programs to ensure they meet user requirements and guidelines.
• Assist in the procurement and integration of new equipment and modification of automation software.
• Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation for all automation equipment.
• Develop, modify, or edit programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs.
• Maintain and manage backup programs for all control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems.
• Conduct technology research and provide insightful recommendations.
• Install and configure new hardware and software, offering user training and support as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5-8 years of programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies.
• Strong skills in programming and modifying PLCs and HMIs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to interact with staff, vendors, and management at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders efficiently.
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting training sessions for management, technicians, and users.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate computer skills.

Location

This position is based in Olyphant