Industrial Software Engineer - Process Automation (24/7)

AK Steel Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Cleveland, OH to support Level-2 supervisory computer systems for steel production.

You will develop applications in C/C#/Java/Python within Windows environments, interface with external systems, and help improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. The role emphasizes software development, database integration, and industrial automation rather than PLC programming, with potential 24/7 shift support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Completed at least five computer-related courses, including three software programming courses.
• Experience developing software using languages such as C, C#, C++, VB.NET, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for real-time supervisory computer systems used in steel mill processes, including hardware, OS, databases, and custom software.
• Develop and maintain applications to interface with external systems, execute process models, generate PLC setpoints, track production and quality, and support reporting and HMI functions.
• Design, implement, and maintain database systems supporting both custom-built and third-party applications.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with operations, engineering, maintenance, and vendors on automation initiatives.
• Investigate performance issues and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support virtualization, networking, storage, and cybersecurity systems in the infrastructure.
• Build relationships with union personnel, contractors, leadership, and team members.

Skills

C

C#

C++

Java

Python

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

SQL/databases

VB.NET

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Cleveland, OH to support Level-2 supervisory computer systems for steel production.

You will develop applications in C/C#/Java/Python within Windows environments, interface with external systems, and help improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. The role emphasizes software development, database integration, and industrial automation rather than PLC programming, with potential 24/7 shift support.