Associate Process Control Engineer

aksteel; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking an Associate Process Control Engineer at our Burns Harbor, Indiana operation to join the Maintenance, Environmental, and Utilities Division.

You will support industrial automation, process control, data collection, and production efficiency, working with experienced engineers and operations teams. This role provides hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA concepts, PLCs, HMIs, and networking, with opportunities to participate in upgrades, commissioning, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduates and interns encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to support daily production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial computer systems, instrumentation, process controls, and automation equipment.
• Support enhancements and modifications to existing automation systems to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain process models used in steel manufacturing operations.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues that may affect production performance or system reliability.
• Participate in new equipment installations, modernization projects, and system upgrades.
• Assist with engineering activities including planning, design, programming, testing, and startup support.
• Monitor and support real-time process control systems and production data collection applications.
• Maintain and support operating systems, databases, and software applications used in manufacturing operations.
• Work with industrial networking technologies and communication systems.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and best practices in automation and process control.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Skills

Programming basics

Relational databases

Networking concepts

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

PLCs

HMI systems

Industrial networking

Job description

Location: Burns Harbor, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for an Associate Process Control Engineer at our Burns Harbor, Indiana operation. This position is part of the Maintenance, Environmental, and Utilities Division and offers an excellent opportunity for recent engineering graduates or early-career professionals to develop their skills in industrial automation and process control within a large-scale steel manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will work with experienced engineers and operations teams to support computer and automation control systems that help drive steel production, quality, environmental compliance, and data collection processes. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced technologies while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to support daily production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial computer systems, instrumentation, process controls, and automation equipment.
• Support enhancements and modifications to existing automation systems to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain process models used in steel manufacturing operations.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues that may affect production performance or system reliability.
• Participate in new equipment installations, modernization projects, and system upgrades.
• Assist with engineering activities including planning, design, programming, testing, and startup support.
• Monitor and support real-time process control systems and production data collection applications.
• Maintain and support operating systems, databases, and software applications used in manufacturing operations.
• Work with industrial networking technologies and communication systems.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and best practices in automation and process control.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduates and candidates with internship, co-op, research, or project experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages and relational databases.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn complex industrial control systems and automation technologies.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or work experience in manufacturing, automation, controls, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMI systems, industrial networking, or process control concepts.
• Interest in manufacturing technology, continuous improvement, and industrial automation.

Company Overview:

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.