Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC & Controls Expert

FactoryFix; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost

Day 1 PTO and Vacation

4.5% Company Match 401(k)

$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

CMC is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and implement low to medium voltage power systems, ensuring compliance with NEC and NFPA. You will manage capital projects from conception through startup, upgrade Siemens PLCs, and collaborate across engineering and operations to deploy new technologies.

A strong background in electrical principles and documentation is required. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining drawings and manuals, supporting maintenance and production, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar required.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical schematics, and NEC/NFPA codes.
• Experience with field work and industrial environments is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and technical documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Design, size and implement low/medium voltage power systems safely.
• Ensure installations meet NEC/NFPA and code standards.
• Lead capital projects from design to startup and commissioning.
• Upgrade Siemens S7 PLCs and manage PLC programming tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations to deploy new tech.
• Maintain drawings, manuals, logs and maintenance records.
• Support maintenance and production with technical expertise.
• Coordinate with vendors on large-scale projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

PLC Programming

Electrical Schematics

Troubleshooting

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Siemens PLC Programming (Simatic Manager)

TIA Portal

Job description

CMC is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and implement low to medium voltage power systems, ensuring compliance with NEC and NFPA. You will manage capital projects from conception through startup, upgrade Siemens PLCs, and collaborate across engineering and operations to deploy new technologies.

A strong background in electrical principles and documentation is required. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining drawings and manuals, supporting maintenance and production, and coordinating