Automation Engineer - Nucor Towers & Stuctures

Nucor Corporation; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Towers & Structures Utah (NTSUT) is seeking an Automation Engineer to own automation and electrical functions at the Brigham City facility. You will work with state-of-the-art controls, robotics, and manufacturing cells to maximize machine productivity and support integration of robots into production processes.

The role requires a STEM degree, hands-on PLC/HMI experience, travel for training to other NTS sites, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent work experience.
• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls.
• Ability to travel for training and alignment with other NTS sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade automation systems at key points in the production process.
• Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems.
• Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and uphold safety policies at all times.

Skills

PLC/HMI/industrial controls

Travel for training

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

ABB robots

Ignition

Industrial drives

Job description

Job Details

Job Details Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc Location: Brigham City, UT, United States Other Available Locations: N/AExpand Beyond with Nucor Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As a part of Nucor's New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Our current production facility is in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania with three new greenfield facilities going up in Decatur, Alabama, Crawfordsville, Indiana, and Brigham City, Utah.

Why Nucor?

With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits, and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in our industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits. We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor - and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready too.

Basic Job Functions

We are seeking an Automation Engineer who will take ownership over automation and electrical functions at Nucor Towers & Structures Utah (NTSUT). NTSUT will feature state-of-the-art controls, automation, and robotics for advanced steel manufacturing, and the teammate will be responsible for maximizing machine productivity. The teammate must be able to support the integration of robots into custom designed manufacturing cells and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade automation systems at key points in the production process
• Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems
• Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience
• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
• Ability to travel for training and alignment with the other NTS sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives
• Experience with ABB robots
• Experience with Ignition
• Experience working in a greenfield environment

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City