New

Automation Specialist

Commercial Metals
401(k)
United States, West Virginia, Martinsburg
Oct 21, 2026
it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: 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 Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential. What You'll Do Proficient in database management and programming Assist in maintaining Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Instrumentation, Process computers and related equipment Ability to maintain and modify Graphical User Interface Programs (HMI) Through understanding of Level II system interfaces with Level 1 PLC systems, the OWS, HMI's and SAP Proactively seek new automation solutions to improve consistency and efficiency Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate departments/individuals Advance automation within infrastructure and help the teams work smarter and more efficiently through automating repeatable processes Create, modify and maintain PLC and HMI programs Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement Collaborate with Engineering and Operations on equipment upgrades and capital projects with a focus on maintainability and reliability Integrate control systems and machine interface development Ensure adherence to IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and change management processes Must possess knowledge and skills pertinent to the equipment associated to the Level II and PLC Equipment (Siemens, VFDs, HMI's) What You'll Need Must possess knowledge and skills pertinent to the Levell II and PLC equipment (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC's, VFD's, HMI's Must have a solid understanding of databases and programming languages Siemens and/or other PLC troubleshooting experience required Design, implement, trouble shoot, and repair different PLC and drive control networks such as: Profibus, ABB Field bus, Device Net, and Modbus Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls and all high voltage systems, keeping them all up to site voltage maximums. Able to understand electrical/electronical schematics Experience in steel manufacturing is a plus but not required General knowledge of Steel Mill Process is a plus Your Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world! CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. FromFortuneMagazine. 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.