Level 2 Process Automation Engineer

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock program

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Level 2 Process Automation Engineer to work with maintenance and operations to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The engineer will lead safety, reliability, quality, cost, and process improvement efforts, and own the Level 2 automation systems for optimal equipment performance.

The role involves addressing a mix of physical and virtual systems, databases, and communication protocols, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience in industrial process control/automation within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Level 2 automation systems with focus on safety, reliability, quality, costs and project management.
• Ensure optimum performance of level2 automation equipment and systems through continual improvement.

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Tools

Windows Server OS

VMware

SQL

Ethernet networking

Profinet

TCP/IP

UDP

Job description

Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Level 2 Process Automation Engineer. The Process Automation Engineer will work alongside the maintenance and operations teams to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant. While working as part of the process automation team, the engineer will lead by example with respect to safety, reliability, quality, costs, process improvement, and project management. The engineer will be responsible for the level2automation systems and ensure the optimum performance of equipment for plant operations through continual improvement initiatives.

The level2distinction is in reference to the automation system architecture(see ISA-95 or Purdue hierarchy of control)and is not indicative of seniorityordegree ofresponsibility. The level2systems at Nucor Steel West Virginia will consist ofa wide variety of applications running ona mix ofphysical and virtual machinesusing various programming languages. These applications will store and transfer process data utilizing databases, message queue anddirect message communication, generate product setups using physics-based models, perform product setup optimizations, andmanyother tasks. The engineer should be familiarwith some of the above and also possessenoughworking knowledge with different computer communication protocolsto troubleshoot and implementsystem interfaces if needed.The engineer should not only be able to understand theunderlyingtechnologymaking up the level2system, butalsobe willingand ableto learn the sheet steel making process to aid in analyzing and solving process problems.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standardsat all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field and/or equivalent experience.

• Two (2) years of experience in industrial process control/automation within the manufacturing industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in industrial process control/automation and/or related education.
• Industrial process control/automation equipment upgrade experience.
• Experience working in a heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of computer administration (e.g., Windows Server OS).
• Working knowledge of virtual machines (e.g., VMware).
• Experience working on Level 2 automation control systems (e.g., databases, setup models, C/C++/C# applications, front-end and back-end web development).
• Experience building, maintaining, and utilizing databases (e.g., SQL).
• Working knowledge and experience with networking and communication technologies (e.g., Ethernet, fiber, switching, routing).
• Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, TCP/IP, UDP).
• Experience using data analysis to identify process or equipment issues and develop solutions.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace