✦ Luna Orbit — Engineering (Non-Software)

*Intern - Engineering

at Commercial Metals

📍 Birmingham, AL, US, 35212 Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Technical Overview

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.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an electrical engineer or technician with experience in PLC programming, ladder logic, and HMI/SCADA systems, capable of developing and maintaining automation code for manufacturing equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with industrial drives and schematics are essential.

Must-Have Skills

PLC wiring and coding (Allen BradleyAutomaxSiemens)Structured Text programmingHMI development (FactoryTalkIgnition)Electrical schematics in CAD

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with VFDs (PowerFlexABB)Knowledge of SCADA dashboardsSupplier management

Tools & Platforms

FactoryTalk HMIIgnitionSCADACAD

Required Skills

PLC programmingLadder logicStructured TextOPCHMISCADAVFDsPowerFlexABBControlLogix 5000Reliance Electric AutomaxSiemens TIA PortalElectrical schematicsCAD

Hard Skills

PLC programmingLadder logicStructured TextOPC (Open Platform Communication)HMI (Human Machine Interface)SCADAVFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)PowerFlexABBControlLogix 5000Reliance Electric AutomaxSiemens TIA PortalElectrical schematicsCAD

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationCollaborationTroubleshooting

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Develop and maintain automation control systems for manufacturing equipment

Keywords for Your Resume

PLC programmingLadder logicStructured TextOPCHMISCADAVFDsPowerFlexABBControlLogix 5000Reliance Electric AutomaxSiemens TIA PortalElectrical schematicsCADAutomationSCADA dashboardsFactoryTalkIgnitionTroubleshootingElectrical schematics in CADPLC wiring and coding

Deal Breakers

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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