Automation Technician IV

Metallus Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metallus Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician to drive advanced control system improvements in a modern steel mill in Canton, OH. You will implement PLC/HMI/SCADA upgrades, perform commissioning, and ensure reliable, safe operation of integrated manufacturing systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and integrators to support robotics, safety systems, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 12 years in industrial automation or related systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, and instrumentation in manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control logic.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Lead system upgrades and migrations while preserving integrity.
• Create documentation including control narratives and schematics.
• Analyze control system performance and implement improvements.
• Support safety and risk assessments.
• Assist with robotics integration and optimization.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with integrators and support FAT/SAT.
• Support startup, ramp-up, and optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization.
• Participate in audits to ensure standards and regulations.

Skills

Automation

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Robotics support

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

SCADA software

Job description

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets.

Purpose And Scope

The Automation Technician is responsible for advanced technical support, system enhancements, and lifecycle management of automation and control systems within the steel mill. This role serves as a technical resource, focused on executing control system improvements, implementing PLC and automation modifications, and supporting the continued advancement of manufacturing technology. Working closely with the leadership, engineers, and external integrators, this position supports the design, implementation, and sustainment of automation, robotics, and safety systems. The Automation Technician also provides technical guidance and support to maintenance personnel and other technicians to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operation of integrated manufacturing systems. This role functions as an advanced escalation point beyond standard maintenance and technician capabilities, with direct impact on equipment reliability, production throughput, and product quality. The Automation Technician is accountable for ensuring that manufacturing systems operate in accordance with defined design, performance, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, commission, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Execute system upgrades, migrations, and enhancements while ensuring system integrity.
• Create and maintain documentation including control narratives, schematics, and programming standards.
• Analyze control system performance and implement improvements.
• Design and support safety control systems and participate in risk assessments.
• Support robotic system integration and optimization.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis across control and equipment systems.
• Analyze system interactions including drives, instrumentation, valves, and actuators.
• Coordinate with integrators and support FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning.
• Support startup, ramp-up, and optimization of systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across the facility.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of system integrators and supporting automation projects
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems within automated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity around industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC)
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics, control logic, and technical documentation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation and integrated systems

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 12 years of experience in industrial automation, automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, drives, instrumentation), or electromechanical/robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, etc.) in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or Automation with 10 years of experience in industrial automation, automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, drives, instrumentation), or electromechanical/robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, etc.) in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or Automation with 8 years of experience in industrial automation, automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, drives, instrumentation), or electromechanical/robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, etc.) in a manufacturing environment.

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