Automation Programmer III

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc.; East Whiteland Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Training, Professional Development and

Career Pathing

Casual Dress Code

Employee Referral Bonus

Health Benefits

Company paid Life Insurance and Short/

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401K Plan

Pet Friendly Environment

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. seeks an Automation Programmer III to design and program PLC/OIT/HMI systems for water, wastewater, and private industries.

You will develop and troubleshoot PLC, OIT, and SCADA programs, and provide on-site startup support as needed. Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in PLC/OIT/HMI programming, strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring abilities, and the capacity to work independently while meeting deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of PLC/OIT/HMI programming or related experience.
• Knowledge of I&C systems used in water/wastewater is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines within budgets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Program and integrate moderate to advanced control systems including PLC, OIT, HMI, reporting, and alarming.
• Develop PLC, OIT, and SCADA system programs.
• Troubleshoot field control systems.
• Provide technical support to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Conduct startup activities independently.
• Compile standard reports for the Programming Manager.
• Read and interpret control panel drawings, network drawings, and I/O lists for corrections.
• Participate in QC reviews with focus on programming philosophies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Mentoring

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

PLC programming

OIT

HMI

SCADA

Ladder Logic

Function Block

Structured Text

Job description

Automation Programmer III

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of experience in Design and Design-Build services for Water, Wastewater, and private industries. We have five offices located in Southern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Lewes Delaware, and Seaford Delaware.

Keystone has cultivated a strong employee and client centered environment where employees are valued, respected, and supported.

Our team effectively works together to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in PLC/OIT/HMI programming or related roles
• Knowledge of I&C Systems used in water / wastewater industry a plus
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) and HMI software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, and show close attention to detail
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and approachability in demeanor to work effectively with peers and clients
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and stay within budget parameters on an ongoing basis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities:

• Program and integrate moderate to advanced control systems including the following software types: PLC, OIT, HMI, Reporting, and Alarming
• Development of PLC, OIT, and SCADA system programs
• Conduct troubleshooting of field control systems
• Provide technical support in resolving equipment and process issues
• Ability to conduct startup activities independently
• Compile a standard report of completed actions for regular submission to the Programming Manager
• Understand control panel drawings, network drawings, and I/O lists prepared by others with ability to identify needs for corrections.
• Participate in QC review with the expectation that comments are limited and mostly pertain to intermediate / advanced programming philosophies

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Training, Professional Development and Career Pathing
• Casual Dress Code
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Health Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Pet Friendly Environment

Our Programmers travel locally to client sites and occasionally have overnight travel trips for projects.

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Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas for any positions.

Keystone is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of recruiting and employment, including hiring, training, job assignment, promotion, compensation, and benefits.