Industrial Automation Controls Engineer

UNAVAILABLE; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminum Dynamics in Columbus, MS is seeking a mid-to-senior level automation professional responsible for engineering, developing, optimizing, and maintaining supervisory automation systems that support complex aluminum manufacturing processes. The role includes implementing automation models, maintaining networks, and enhancing data capture to drive process improvements.

You will collaborate with operations and electrical personnel, coordinate projects with contractors, and provide 24/7

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering, CS, or equivalent work experience in automation and controls.
• Proficient in C#, SQL Server, Windows Server, and UI design.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Understanding of structured problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop automation models & SQL servers.
• Maintain and support networking infrastructure.
• Develop process automation with operations and electrical personnel.
• Provide 24/7 support for production systems.
• Ensure robust data capturing with plant systems/technologies.
• Coordinate technical projects with operations and contractors.
• Work safely and adhere to all safety requirements while performing tasks in the mill.

Skills

C#

SQL Server

Windows Server

UI Design

Communication skills

Structured problem solving

Education

4-year degree (Engineering/CS)

Tools

SQL

Network Infrastructure

Siemens TIA Portal

VMware

Job description

Subsidiary

Aluminum Dynamics

Overview

Mid-to-Senior level professional, responsible for engineering, developing, optimizing, supporting and maintainingsupervisory automation systemsthat support complex aluminum manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop automation models & SQL servers
• Maintain and support networking infrastructure
• Develop process automation with the assistance of operations and electrical personnel
• Provide 24/7 support for production systems
• Ensure robust data capturing with plant systems/technologies
• Coordinate technical projects with operations and contractors
• Work safely and adhere to all safety requirements while performing tasks in the mill

Qualifications

Required

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in automation and controls
• C#, SQL Server Management, Windows Server, UI Design Experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is NOT available.
• Work effectively, with communication skills, both oral and written, to convey information at all levels in and out of the organization.
• Understanding of structured problem-solving methods and how to apply them

Preferred

• SQL, Network Infrastructure, PLC Experience (Siemens TIA Portal)
• VMware administrative experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Metals industry experience
• Initiative-Taking, Diligence, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity, Methodical, Organized
• Understanding of networks and components used to control access to automation systems.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.