Automation Specialist

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc.; Clarks Green (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Company paid Life Insurance and Short/

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of experience in design-build services for water and wastewater projects.

The Automation Specialist will program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems at client sites, collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure performance meets specifications. Travel locally to client sites and occasionally overnight, support commissioning and QA practices, and contribute to project

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation or controls programming.
• Experience with OT networking and industrial communication protocols.
• Certifications in industrial networking or control systems (e.g., CCNA with OT focus).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and network diagrams.
• Knowledge of QA standards and process improvement.
• Familiarity with commissioning and field validation of complex automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems and power/control wiring terminations.
• Configure and maintain industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, VLANs).
• Develop and execute QC plans for automation systems and QA practices.
• Assist with system integration, commissioning, and functional testing on projects.
• Create and maintain PLC logic, wiring diagrams, and network schematics.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Travel to client sites for installations and occasional overnight projects.

Skills

Hands-on automation experience

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization and time management

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Reading electrical schematics and P&ID

OT networking knowledge

QA standards development

Communication and collaboration

Independent work ethic

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Industrial Technology, or related field

CCNA with OT focus or similar certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

HMI software (FactoryTalk View, Ignition)

RSLogix/Studio 5000

TIA Portal

OT networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)

Wireshark

Job description

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 inSoutheastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Lewes Delaware, and Seaford Delaware.

Keystone has cultivated a strongemployee and clientcentered environmentwhere employees are valued, respected, and supported.

Our team effectively workstogether to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Industrial Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation or controls programming
• Experience with OT networking and industrial communication protocols
• Certifications in industrial networking or control systems (e.g., CCNA with OT focus)
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and approachability in demeanor to work effectively with peers and clients
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently to meet deadlines and stay within budget parameters on an ongoing basis
• Expertise in advanced PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) and HMI software
• Strong PLC, HMI, and SCADA skills (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, VTScada, Ignition, or similar)
• Knowledge of I&C systems used in water/wastewater industry
• Skilled in QC testing of control systems
• Knowledgeable in development of QA standards
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and network diagrams
• Experience with industrial communication troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, RSLogix/Studio 5000, TIA Portal, FactoryTalk View)
• Familiarity with commissioning and field validation of complex automation systems

Responsibilities:

• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems to include Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider
• Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems including single phase and 3-phase power feeds and control wiring terminations
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial networks, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, and VLANs
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot radio and cellular telemetry systems
• Develop, document, and execute QC plans for automation systems
• Assist with development and enforcement of QA practices for programming policies and standards
• Perform system integration, commissioning, and functional testing for new and upgraded automation projects
• Create and maintain PLC logic documentation, wiring diagrams, and network schematics
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, performance optimization, and maintenance of existing systems
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Training, Professional Development and Career Pathing
• Casual Dress Code
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Pet Friendly Environment

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

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 termsand conditions of recruiting and employment, including hiring, training, job assignment, promotion, compensation, and benefits.