Automation Engineer

Steel Dynamics; Columbus (MS); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Steel Dynamics in Columbus, Mississippi seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to support Melt Shop / EAF automation. You will update controls, HMIs, OSs, prints; troubleshoot process issues; configure networks and PLCs; collaborate with Level 1 and Level 2 engineers to ensure quality and project timing.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Automation or related field, 3–5 years in metals, PLC expertise, VFDs, and proficiency with RSLogix, Kepware, Ignition, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical/automation fields.
• PLC and industrial network experience required.
• Strong multitasking and project management capabilities.
• Experience with RSLogix, Kepware, Ignition and related tools.

Responsabilidades

• Update controls, HMIs, OSs, prints, etc.
• Troubleshoot process issues and RSLogix problems.
• Setup, maintain and configure industrial networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet, Profibus).
• Lead small to medium projects and outages; coordinate with Level 1/2 engineers.
• Drive continual improvements in process and controls.
• Collaborate to ensure quality and manage project time work.

Conocimientos

PLC experience

Multitask / project management

Excellent communication

MS Office skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Computer Science or related

Herramientas

RSLogix

Kepware

Ignition

Asset Center

RSLinks

PowerFlex

Schneider Electric

Siemens

AutoCad

Descripción del empleo

Automation Engineer

Job Locations: US-MS-Columbus

ID: 2026-7909

Pos. Category: Production

Subsidiary

Steel 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

• 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
• 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.