Automation Engineer

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Columbus, MS, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Manufacturing
The Role
Maintain and improve automation systems in a melt shop/EAF environment. Responsibilities include updating controls, HMIs, operating systems, and electrical prints; troubleshooting PLC and process issues; configuring industrial networks; supporting VFDs and automation software; and managing improvement projects and maintenance outages. The engineer collaborates with Level 1 and Level 2 engineering teams, works unscheduled hours when needed, and helps train others while maintaining strong safety and communication standards.
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SubsidiarySteel Dynamics Overview

Melt Shop / EAF Automation Engineer 

Responsibilities

• Update controls, HMI’s, OS’s, prints, etc.• Troubleshoot process issues• RSLogix Troubleshooting• Setup, maintain and configure industrial networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet, Profibus)• Continual improvements with process and controls with small and large scale projects.• Work closely with Level 1 and Level 2 Engineers to ensure quality and manage project time work.

Qualifications

Required

• Excellent safety record and understanding of TCOS.• Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering/Automation Engineer/Computer Science or similar experience• Multitask and manage projects/maintenance outages• PLC experience/expertise• Willingness to learn and train others• Excellent communication and organizational skills• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Visio, AutoCad, etc.)• Willingness to work unscheduled hours/days• VFD setup, networking, and controls (Schneider Electric, Siemens, Toshiba)• Microsoft SQL, Kepware and other Level 1 to Level 2 software


Preferred

• Automation experience with the following: RSLogix, RSLinks, Asset Center, Ignition and other types of automation software• VFD setup, networking and controls (PowerFlex, Toshiba, SoftStarts)• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in metals industry


Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

Skills Required

  • Excellent safety record and understanding of TCOS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or similar experience
  • Ability to multitask and manage projects and maintenance outages
  • PLC experience and expertise
  • Willingness to learn and train others
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and AutoCAD
  • Willingness to work unscheduled hours and days
  • VFD setup, networking, and controls experience with Schneider Electric, Siemens, or Toshiba
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL, Kepware, and other Level 1 to Level 2 software
  • Automation experience with RSLogix, RSLinks, AssetCentre, Ignition, or similar automation software
  • VFD setup, networking, and controls experience with PowerFlex, Toshiba, or SoftStarts
  • Three to five years of experience in the metals industry
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The Company
HQ: Fort Wayne, IN
4,239 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.

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