Hybrid Automation Engineering Technician I – III

at EQT Corporation

• Job title: Automation Engineering Technician I – III
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Canonsburg, United States

About the role

• Automation Engineering Technician supporting automation engineering through project and maintenance tasks at EQT Corporation. Career progression opportunities from entry-level to senior-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Support compressor and pipeline facility commissioning tasks for new facility TILs and modifications of existing sites.
• Gather onsite technical data for Automation Engineers and Compression Design Engineers related to capital project assignments, especially automated equipment.
• Assisting engineers and operations with the specification, installation, and modification of automation systems.
• Install, configure, and calibrate automation equipment and control systems.
• Assist with HMI & PLC software revisions and updates under direction from Automation Engineers.
• Implement Cyber Security policies, including firmware and password updates on automation hardware.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and fixing issues with automated and integrated systems.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, or petroleum engineering; or in math, science, or a closely related field.
• Technician I: 0+ years of related experience, with at least some exposure to PLCs and HMIs through coursework, labs, internships, or prior work.
• Technician II/III/Sr: 2+ to 8+ years of increasing responsibility in automation, instrumentation, or controls, with demonstrated proficiency in PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Foundational knowledge of automation and control system concepts, fundamentals, and theory.
• Exposure to or proficiency in: Modicon (Schneider) PLCs, Allen Bradley PLCs, RedLion HMIs, AC/DC, digital, and analog circuits, RTU configuration, communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate computer/software skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, P&ID, and block diagrams.
• Demonstrate the ability to install industrial control devices and program motor controllers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development