Automation Engineer

Commercial Metals Company; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage (medical, viz,

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

4.5% 401(k) match

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company is seeking an Automation Engineer with strong PLC, HMI, and database programming skills to support our steel manufacturing and processing operations in Sayreville, NJ. The role involves maintaining drive systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and process computers, while advancing automation solutions across the plant.

You will program SQL and Crystal Reports, work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, and interface Level II systems with Level 1 PLCs, OWS, HMIs, and SAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Level II PLC systems and interfaces.
• Experience with database programming and SCADA tools.
• Familiarity with automation software and instrumentation.

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

SQL

Crystal Reports

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFDs

HMI

SAP

GUI programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens 7 PLC

Intouch-Wonderware

Job description

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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

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.

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