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Automation Engineer

at Commercial Metals

📍 Sayreville, NJ, US, 08872 Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves programming and maintaining PLC control systems, developing HMI interfaces, and integrating equipment with SCADA systems in a manufacturing environment.

  • Program and debug PLC code
  • Develop HMI interfaces
  • Interface equipment via OPC
  • Manage VFDs (PowerFlex, ABB)
  • Create electrical schematics

The position requires expertise in PLC wiring and coding (Allen Bradley, Siemens), ladder logic, Structured Text, HMI development, and electrical schematics, with experience in industrial drives and automation protocols.

The ideal candidate is an electrical engineer or automation technician with experience in PLC programming, ladder logic, and HMI/SCADA systems, capable of developing and troubleshooting control systems in a manufacturing setting. Strong knowledge of industrial drives and electrical schematics is essential.

PLC wiring and coding (Allen BradleyAutomaxSiemens)Structured Text programmingHMI development (FactoryTalkIgnition)Electrical schematics in CAD
Experience with VFDs (PowerFlexABB)Knowledge of SCADA dashboardsSupplier management
FactoryTalk HMIIgnitionSCADACAD
PLC programmingLadder logicStructured TextOPCHMISCADAVFDsPowerFlexABBControlLogix 5000Reliance Electric AutomaxSiemens TIA PortalElectrical schematicsCAD
PLC programmingLadder logicStructured TextOPC (Open Platform Communication)HMI (Human Machine Interface)SCADAVFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)PowerFlexABBControlLogix 5000Reliance Electric AutomaxSiemens TIA PortalElectrical schematicsCAD
Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationCollaborationTroubleshooting
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Develop and maintain automation control systems for manufacturing equipment
PLC programmingLadder logicStructured TextOPCHMISCADAVFDsPowerFlexABBControlLogix 5000Reliance Electric AutomaxSiemens TIA PortalElectrical schematicsCADAutomationSCADA dashboardsFactoryTalkIgnitionTroubleshootingElectrical schematics in CADPLC wiring and coding

Lack of PLC wiring and coding experience, No familiarity with Structured Text programming, Absence of experience with HMI/SCADA systems, No electrical schematics knowledge

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