Process Automation Engineer

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with around 199,000 employees in more than 60 countries. ArcelorMittal is the leader in all major global steel markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances, and packaging, with leading R&D and technology, as well as sizeable captive supplies of raw materials and outstanding distribution networks. An industrial presence in 18 countries exposes the company to all major markets, from emerging to mature. We are the largest producer of steel in the EU, North and South America, and Africa, a significant steel producer in the CIS region, and have a growing presence in Asia, including investments in China and India.

Flat products in Europe produce slabs, hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled coil, coated steel products, tinplate, and heavy plate. These products are sold to steel-consuming industries such as heavy machinery, automotive, pipes and tubes, construction, packaging, and appliances. Flat Europe has initiated a strategy to become a leading green steelmaking industry. The ArcelorMittal Flat Europe Green project aims to set the standard for green steel across our production sites by deploying similar installations supported by digital solutions.

Our industrial installations are highly technological and require advanced digital, automation, and IT solutions to enhance performance and support our green transition. The Flat Europe digital office team collaborates closely with digital organizations across production facilities to steer the Industrial Digital journey.

The Process Automation team focuses on automating real-world industrial systems to improve performance through technological innovations. This includes automation of production lines and transversal processes such as H&S, logistics, energy management, and environmental control.

Mission

The Industrial Automation & Models Team supports business axes including H&S, Productivity, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Reporting, Supply Chain, and the Flat Europe Decarbonization Green Steel Strategy.

Working with us involves teamwork, analyzing business needs, implementing software solutions for shopfloor challenges, and utilizing data analytics for process improvement.

We seek enthusiastic individuals with skills in software analysis and development, eager to gain experience in the steelmaking industry. Join us in leading the journey toward carbon-free steel.

What you will do: Project & role description

You will be part of the Industrial Automation & Models department at ArcelorMittal Sestao, supporting the plant’s digital transformation with objectives such as:

• Developing process automation and control applications for decarbonization efforts, including material tracking, vehicle monitoring, crane automation, and AGV control. Skills needed include:

Business analysis and development of high-level automation solutions based on the .NET platform.

• Collaborating with operational departments to exchange information and results.

Experience in agile teams is valued.

• Working with other departments, R&D, and external suppliers.
• Analyzing process data to improve operations, with experience in tools like PowerBI, Python, R, etc.

Knowledge in machine learning, computer vision, simulations, mathematical models, data architectures, cloud technologies, and object-oriented programming (especially C# and Python) is highly desirable.

• Managing project execution and small development teams.

Your profile: Technical & digital skills

• Master’s Degree in Digital, Computer Science, Automation, Telecom, Math, Physics, or related field, or significant relevant experience.
• Knowledge of data management, databases (Oracle, SQL Server), and PowerBI.
• Programming skills in C#, Python.
• Experience in software development within industrial environments.
• Interest in digital technologies like AI, Vision AI, Industry 4.0, Robotics, IIoT, Big Data, Cloud, and Edge Computing.
• Result-oriented with the ability to work under constraints and prioritize safety and digital support for safety.

Your profile: Social skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, team player, and effective communicator.
• Innovative, curious, and willing to challenge and support business needs.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, creative, and eager to develop and grow.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe. Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.

If your skills and experience match our requirements, we invite you to join our Automation team at ArcelorMittal Sestao and contribute to advancing our digital strategy and system quality.

What we offer

• Opportunities for career development, including international mobility and tailored training programs.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment committed to equal opportunities and sustainable steel solutions.

Position: Automation Engineer • Sestao, Pais Vasco, Spain