Automation Engineer

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability

401(k) and Roth with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

And more

Job summary

Nucor Steel Brandenburg is seeking an Automation Engineer (Software Engineer) to join a safety‑driven team at our Brandenburg, KY plant. You will maintain, program, and upgrade Level II software systems and contribute innovative solutions to the steelmaking process.

Candidates should have fundamental control theory knowledge and 2+ years in industrial controls, with willingness to work weekends and overtime; equal opportunity employer committed to safety, training, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Fundamental control theory knowledge.
• 2+ years’ experience in industrial controls role or similar.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, program, and upgrade Level II software systems in the steelmaking environment.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to challenges in the steel making process and business.
• Uphold safety policies, practices, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Skills

Fundamental control theory

Industrial controls

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline: September 21, 2026

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of theAutomation Engineer (Software Engineer)is primarilytwo-fold. First, to be a great Nucor team member who demonstrates highlevels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. Second, is to ensure the success of the team by SAFELY performing maintenance, programming, and upgrade tasks onLevelII software systems, as well as proposing and implementing innovative solutions to challenges in the steel making process and business. Multipleautomationpositions will be hired and successful candidates will be assigned to a mill area based on experience and need.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fundamental control theory knowledge
• 2+ years’ experience in industrial controls role or similar
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

Can contribute and function at multiple levels of the Purdue Reference Model for enterprise control

Can design or build advanced optimization, simulation, and automation systems within a manufacturing environment

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace