Automation Engineer – PLCs, SCADA & Process Optimization

Commonwealth Rolled Products, Inc.; Lewisport (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Rolled Products, Inc. invites engineering students to join our team in Lewisport, KY, for an internship focused on electrical and automation systems. You will learn PLC concepts, SCADA/HMI applications, and data analysis while supporting safety, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, participate in training sessions, and contribute to documentation and bid analyses as directed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS engineering program with focus on electrical or automation.
• Basic understanding of control systems and software development.
• Exposure to SCADA/HMI and Rockwell systems.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain zero-incident safety culture and promote core values.
• Assist with evaluation/application of engineering techniques for E&A equipment.
• Support development of contract specs for E&A projects with safety focus.
• Learn process networks and plant interfaces with IT and senior engineers.
• Assist in diagnosing equipment problems and root cause analyses.

Skills

Foundational programming knowledge

SCADA and HMI exposure

Industrial networking concepts

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing BS in Engineering (Electrical/Automation/Computer)

Tools

Rockwell systems

IBA

PLC concepts (Rockwell/Siemens/GE)

Job description

Commonwealth Rolled Products, Inc. invites engineering students to join our team in Lewisport, KY, for an internship focused on electrical and automation systems. You will learn PLC concepts, SCADA/HMI applications, and data analysis while supporting safety, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, participate in training sessions, and contribute to documentation and bid analyses as directed.