Automation Engineer

CMC

Sayreville (NJ)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 162,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage
Low cost Medical Vision Dental
4.5% 401(k) match
Annual Lifestyle Benefit $500
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CMC offers a robust opportunity to contribute to the automation and control systems within our steel and construction reinforcement operations. You will engage with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI projects, supporting a range of equipment from VFDs to process computers in diverse facilities.

You’ll work on integrating Level II and Level 1 interfaces, developing automation solutions, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure reliable instrumentation and control.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Level II and PLC equipment (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLCs)
  • Solid understanding of databases and programming languages
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

  • Proficient in database management and programming
  • Assist in maintaining Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Instrumentation, Process computers and related equipment
  • Able to program SQL and Crystal Reports; Siemen's 7 PLC and Intouch-Wonderware
  • Ability to maintain and modify Graphical User Interface Programs (HMI)
  • Through understanding of Level II system interfaces with Level 1 PLC systems, the OWS, HMI's and SAP
  • Proactively seek new automation solutions to improve consistency and efficiency
  • Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate departments/individuals
  • General knowledge of Steel Mill Process

Skills

Database management
Programming
PLC programming
HMI
SQL
Crystal Reports
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
VFDs
Intouch-Wonderware
SCADA
HMI software

Job description

_________________________________There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

  • Salary Range: $107,700 – $161,550
  • Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
  • 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
  • Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Advancement Opportunities

it’s what’s inside that counts

_________________________________

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

  • Salary Range: $107,700 – $161,550
  • Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
  • 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
  • $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
  • Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You’ll Do
  • Proficient in database management and programming
  • Assist in maintaining Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Instrumentation, Process computers and related equipment
  • Able to program SQL and Crystal Reports; Siemen's 7 PLC and Intouch-Wonderware
  • Ability to maintain and modify Graphical User Interface Programs (HMI)
  • Through understanding of Level II system interfaces with Level 1 PLC systems, the OWS, HMI's and SAP
  • Proactively seek new automation solutions to improve consistency and efficiency
  • Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate departments/individuals
  • General knowledge of Steel Mill Process
What You’ll Need
  • Must possess knowledge and skills pertinent to the Levell II and PLC equipment (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC's, VFD's, HMI's
  • Must have a solid understanding of databases and programming languages
Your Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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