Melt Shop Level 1 Process Control Engineer

Nucor Corporation; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Steel Indiana in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking a Level 1 Process Control Engineer to manage automation systems, including design, upgrades, programming, and improvements. The role collaborates with Maintenance and Operations to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering and at least two years of industrial process control experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Two years of automation/industrial process control experience.
• Familiarity with control architectures and safety practices is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation system design, upgrades, programming and improvements.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to provide technical support and optimize operations.
• Uphold safety policies, housekeeping standards and safe work practices at all times.

Skills

Process control

Automation

Safety practices

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation Suite

Siemens Technologies

TMEIC

Industrial networks

Job description

Division: Nucor Steel Indiana

Location: Crawfordsville, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Application Deadline: 9/16/26

Job Details

Job Details

Basic Job Functions

The Level 1 Process Control Engineer is responsible for automation systems, including design, upgrades, programming, and improvements. This role leads projects from selection through final testing and acceptance, collaborates closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to provide technical expertise, and assists in developing maintenance teams and optimizing operations. Schedule flexibility is required, including working on weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

The Level 1 distinction is in reference to the automation system architecture (See ISA-95 or Purdue hierarchy of control) and is not indicative of seniority or degree of responsibility.

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 standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical/electronic engineering degree fields or equivalent experience
• Two years of experience in industrial process control/automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Steel Mill experience- Melting, Casting, Rolling, Coating
• Project management and commissioning experience
• Experience with Level 1 control systems (PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, hydraulic controls)
• Rockwell Automation Suite, Siemens Technologies, TMEIC, and other automation programs
• Experience with industrial communication networks

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace