Industrial Automation Controls Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminum Dynamics seeks a mid-to-senior level professional to engineer, develop, optimize, support and maintain supervisory automation systems for complex aluminum manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include automation models, SQL servers, networking, and cross‑functional project coordination.

The role requires a 4-year degree in engineering or CS (or equivalent automation experience) with strong C#, SQL Server, Windows Server and UI design skills. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Structured problem solving

Legal work authorization

Education

4-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in automation and controls

Tools

C#

SQL Server Management

Windows Server

UI Design Experience

Job description

Aluminum Dynamics

Mid-to-Senior level professional, responsible for engineering, developing, optimizing, supporting and maintaining supervisory automation systems that support complex aluminum manufacturing processes.

• 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

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.