Technical Applications Lead, Industrial Automation

Keystone Distinction Group

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Collaborative, hands-on team environm

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Assistant Technical Applications Manager to lead hands-on engineering efforts in gas detection, atmospheric monitoring, automation, and safety systems. You will engage with customers from system design to commissioning, delivering practical solutions and ensuring field reliability.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, guide product development, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and customer satisfaction in

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in applications engineering, controls, automation, field engineering, or related technical environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and/or IDEC PLCs and HMIs is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Modbus RTU/TCP and industrial communications.
  • Hands-on experience with diagnostic equipment (meters, scopes, test gear).

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior technical resource for industrial gas detection, automation, and control system applications.
  • Lead system design activities including control architecture and communications.
  • Configure, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and networks in field deployments.
  • Provide on-site commissioning, startup support, and customer training.
  • Mentor application engineers and drive continuous improvement in products and processes.

Skills

10+ years experience
Electrical Engineering degree
Industrial PLC/HMI programming
Modbus RTU/TCP knowledge
Electrical safety & wiring
Field support experience
Communication training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
IDEC HMIs
Industrial networks
Multimeters/Oscilloscopes

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Assistant Technical Applications Manager to lead hands-on engineering efforts in gas detection, atmospheric monitoring, automation, and safety systems. You will engage with customers from system design to commissioning, delivering practical solutions and ensuring field reliability.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, guide product development, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and customer satisfaction in

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