Automation Engineer - PLC/HMI & Onsite Systems (Steel)

Vesuvius USA; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead engineering and management of projects involving automation for Flow Control systems in the steelmaking market. The role combines in-office design, PLC/HMI programming, documentation, and on-site commissioning at customer facilities.

You will work with sales and R&D, troubleshoot, support customers, and contribute to CCAR planning, safety, and project reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience: BS preferably in Electrical and/or Control Systems.
• Experience in automation engineering or steelmaking industry preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Automation/Electrical Engineering project planning.
• PLC and HMI programming for controls and interfaces.
• Equipment testing and on-site commissioning of systems.
• Technical writing and documentation for installations.
• Assistance to Sales Team and R&D.
• Troubleshooting at customer locations and in-office as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Knowledge of steelmaking process

Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge

Electrical cabinet and system design

Start up and troubleshooting

Industrial Sensors

Hydraulics and pneumatics design

Create documentation for installations

Education

BS in Electrical and/or Control Systems

Tools

PLC/HMI programming tools

Electrical design software

C/C++ programming

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio/Project

Job description

Vesuvius USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead engineering and management of projects involving automation for Flow Control systems in the steelmaking market. The role combines in-office design, PLC/HMI programming, documentation, and on-site commissioning at customer facilities.

You will work with sales and R&D, troubleshoot, support customers, and contribute to CCAR planning, safety, and project reporting.