Automation & Process Engineer — CI & Safety

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships and more

Job summary

Nucor Corporation is hiring for an engineering role at their Houston site, focusing on developing and supporting automation and mechanical projects. The position emphasizes reading drawings, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement within a safety-driven culture.

You will work with operations teams to troubleshoot, analyze data, and implement corrective actions while contributing to project milestones and equipment startups.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and technology; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support engineering projects including layouts, equipment specifications, timelines, RFQs, cost estimates, and vendor coordination.
• Review, compare, and negotiate contractor and vendor proposals.
• Create and update plant equipment, process flow, and facility layout drawings.
• Work with plant operations teams to troubleshoot issues, interpret drawings, and support root cause analysis.
• Analyze production data to define opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation systems (PLC, HMI, robotics, controls).
• Participate in commissioning new equipment including validation, startup, documentation, and training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation, or related Engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD or CAD tools

Job description

Nucor Corporation is hiring for an engineering role at their Houston site, focusing on developing and supporting automation and mechanical projects. The position emphasizes reading drawings, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement within a safety-driven culture.

You will work with operations teams to troubleshoot, analyze data, and implement corrective actions while contributing to project milestones and equipment startups.