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Automation Engineer
Nucor Corporation. Strengthen the availability, reliability, and performance of Process Control systems to enhance product quality, increase output, and reduce downtime .
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureSQLC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Strengthen the availability, reliability, and performance of Process Control systems to enhance product quality, increase output, and reduce downtime
- Maintain Process Control infrastructure, including networks, servers, applications, and related support platforms
- Develop process software, database tools, PLC programs, and HMI applications
- Administer control application servers, licensing tools, software maintenance agreements, vendor support contracts, and process databases
- Resolve issues with PLC, HMI, SCADA, plant-floor networking, and manufacturing execution platforms
- Create reports, analyze operating data, and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, quality, reliability, and product performance
- Contribute to automation and control initiatives that optimize plant processes
- Respond to manufacturing system needs during off-hours as required
- Stay current with advancements in automation technology, plant-floor networking, computer hardware/software, and steelmaking processes
- Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate degree with a major emphasis in Computer Technology, Electrical Technology, Automation Technology, or a related technical field; OR three years of Process Control, automation, network administration, or computer systems experience
- Ability to diagnose PLC, HMI, and automation issues in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with high-level programming languages and relational databases (e.g., C++, C#, SQL)
- Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL with a solid understanding of database design principles
- Working knowledge of virtualized environments and industrial networking concepts
- Demonstrated ability to maintain control networks, servers, and related software
- Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Preferred: Ability to program and configure PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable controllers
- Preferred: Background in building, configuring, and maintaining operator interface and SCADA applications
- Preferred: Hands-on involvement in process optimization initiatives
- Preferred: Strong understanding of plant electrical, mechanical, and automation controls
- Preferred: Knowledge of operational reporting, web-based applications, historian platforms, and data visualization tools
- Preferred: Working knowledge of code/version management tools (Git, Azure DevOps, or similar)
- Preferred: Familiarity with communication protocols and networking technologies such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, OPC, or similar
- Preferred: Background in maintaining virtualized server environments and control infrastructure
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401K and Roth accounts
- Profit sharing
- Pay-for-performance bonuses
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock program
- Scholarships