Entry-Level Automation Engineer: PLCs & SCADA

Commonwealth Rolled Products Inc.; Lewisport (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Rolled Products Inc. in Lewisport, KY, is seeking an Entry-Level Automation Specialist to join the Project Engineering team. You will support Electrical and Automation (E&A) project execution, assist with troubleshooting, and develop skills under guidance from experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement of electrical, automation, and controls equipment, with exposure to PLCs, drives, and network interfaces in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in engineering or related field with interest in automation.
• Foundational understanding of programming and control system concepts.
• Exposure to SCADA/HMI and Rockwell systems is preferred.
• Interest in learning plant networking and troubleshooting practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.
• Assist with evaluating E&A equipment and reviewing diagrams.
• Support development of specifications for E&A projects focusing on safety and uptime.
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues and learn process network layouts.

Skills

Programming basics

SCADA & HMI exposure

Industrial networking

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing BS in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Commonwealth Rolled Products Inc. in Lewisport, KY, is seeking an Entry-Level Automation Specialist to join the Project Engineering team. You will support Electrical and Automation (E&A) project execution, assist with troubleshooting, and develop skills under guidance from experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement of electrical, automation, and controls equipment, with exposure to PLCs, drives, and network interfaces in a manufacturing setting.