Automation Engineer

About the position

At CMC, we prioritize our people, recognizing that our success stems from the talent within our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills, and offices. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Day 1 coverage for medical, vision, and dental, as well as paid time off and vacation. Our 401(k) plan features a 4.5% company match, and we provide a $500 annual company-paid lifestyle benefit. Competitive compensation, bonuses, life and disability insurance, an employee stock purchase plan, and opportunities for training and advancement are also part of our commitment to our employees' well-being and growth. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the steel, construction reinforcement, and ground stabilization industries while advancing your career. Whether you are brainstorming in an office, operating machinery, or troubleshooting technical issues, you will receive the necessary training and support to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (ControlLogix 5000, Reliance Electric Automax and Siemens TIA Portal).
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
• Use OPC (Open Platform Communication) servers to interface equipment with PLCs and HMIs and to collect data into production databases.
• Modify, Maintain and Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using Factory Talk HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using iBA and Ignition.
• Set up and tune VFDs for fast and smooth operation (PowerFlex, ABB).
• Manage suppliers during specification, design and installation of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and Single Line Diagrams (SLD) for plant equipment (Cranes Control circuits, Robots, Field equipment).
• Participate in meetings with other departments within the facility to ensure the project or development sets the benchmark for customer experience, supply chain performance and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls/Instrumentation Engineering or 5+ years' experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation or equivalent experience.
• PLC wiring and coding (Allen Bradley, Automax, Siemens).
• Human Machine Interface (FactoryTalk, iBA, Ignition).
• Proficiency understanding and creating detailed electrical schematics in CAD.
• Structured Text (ControlLogix) programming skills.

Benefits

• 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