Automation Controls Engineer - PLC & HMI (Level I)

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with 100% company match up to 6

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer - Level I to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems in a highly automated rolling mill environment. You will lead automation projects and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, process optimization, and contributing to major outages and capital projects, while fostering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of manufacturing automation or controls experience.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, and control circuits.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Support and improve HMI applications used by production and maintenance teams.
• Lead automation projects that improve reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, networking, and communication issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements that reduce downtime and increase throughput.
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend automation improvements.
• Participate in major outages, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance personnel, and leadership teams to solve complex operational challenges

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

Automation troubleshooting

Electrical systems understanding

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Engineering Technology or equivalent automation experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Ignition

GE Cimplicity

Industrial Ethernet Networks

ABB Drives

IBA Process Data Systems

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer - Level I to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems in a highly automated rolling mill environment. You will lead automation projects and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, process optimization, and contributing to major outages and capital projects, while fostering