Controls Engineer II – PLC/HMI & Data Lead

SSAB Group; Mobile, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) with employer match

10 paid holidays

Vacation

Excellent benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Development opportunities

Friendly workplace

Global company committed to sustain­a­

Job summary

SSAB Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, support, and maintain automation systems across the Primary End, including EAF and related areas. You will troubleshoot complex issues, program PLCs, and develop HMI applications while collaborating with maintenance, operations, engineering, environmental, and IT teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in industrial automation, experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware, and strong electrical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• AS degree in a technical discipline or equivalent PLC programming experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial automation controls experience.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming using Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware platforms.
• Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to own and resolve complex technical problems.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and support all automation and control systems within the Primary End
• Troubleshoot complex automation and electrical issues impacting production
• Create, modify, and maintain PLC logic using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
• Develop, modify, and maintain HMI applications using Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk and supported platforms
• Collect, analyze, and interpret plant and process data to support troubleshooting and improvements
• Lead the electrical and controls scope, including verifying electrical and controls prints, for new equipment installations within the Primary End
• Support Level 2 systems including data transfer and system integration
• Coordinate with IT on industrial communication and network related issues
• Provide controls and electrical support to environmental systems including Baghouse operations
• Support EAF, LMF, Degasser, Caster, and Refractory areas with advanced controls and electrical issues
• Manage licensing and configuration of automation and controls software
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex failures
• Participate in safety reviews and housekeeping tours
• Assist with spare parts identification and setup in the warehouse
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other maintenance team members as well as with operations, engineering, environmental, and IT

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Teamwork & communication

Education

AS degree in technical discipline

BS degree preferred

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Ignition

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Job description

SSAB Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, support, and maintain automation systems across the Primary End, including EAF and related areas. You will troubleshoot complex issues, program PLCs, and develop HMI applications while collaborating with maintenance, operations, engineering, environmental, and IT teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in industrial automation, experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware, and strong electrical troubleshooting skills.