Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist

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 Southeastern 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:

• Associates or Bachelors 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

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

Interested Please go to our Careers webpage at AND visit our company website at to learn more about our employees projects and the important work we do!

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.

Required Experience:

IC