Junior Process Control Engineer — Steel Automation & Data

aksteel; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking an Associate Process Control Engineer at our Burns Harbor, Indiana operation to join the Maintenance, Environmental, and Utilities Division.

You will support industrial automation, process control, data collection, and production efficiency, working with experienced engineers and operations teams. This role provides hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA concepts, PLCs, HMIs, and networking, with opportunities to participate in upgrades, commissioning, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduates and interns encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to support daily production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial computer systems, instrumentation, process controls, and automation equipment.
• Support enhancements and modifications to existing automation systems to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain process models used in steel manufacturing operations.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues that may affect production performance or system reliability.
• Participate in new equipment installations, modernization projects, and system upgrades.
• Assist with engineering activities including planning, design, programming, testing, and startup support.
• Monitor and support real-time process control systems and production data collection applications.
• Maintain and support operating systems, databases, and software applications used in manufacturing operations.
• Work with industrial networking technologies and communication systems.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and best practices in automation and process control.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Skills

Programming basics

Relational databases

Networking concepts

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

PLCs

HMI systems

Industrial networking

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking an Associate Process Control Engineer at our Burns Harbor, Indiana operation to join the Maintenance, Environmental, and Utilities Division.

You will support industrial automation, process control, data collection, and production efficiency, working with experienced engineers and operations teams. This role provides hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA concepts, PLCs, HMIs, and networking, with opportunities to participate in upgrades, commissioning, and continuous