Melt Shop Level 1 Process Control Engineer

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Nucor in Crawfordsville, IN seeks a Level 1 Process Control Engineer to manage automation systems including design, upgrades, programming, and testing. You will lead projects from selection through acceptance, work with Maintenance and Operations, and help develop maintenance teams to optimize operations.

Safety is paramount; candidates must uphold safety policies, practices, and housekeeping while adapting to weekend/holiday shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience in industrial process control/automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from selection through final testing and acceptance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to provide technical expertise.
• Assist in developing maintenance teams and optimizing operations.
• Schedule flexibility including weekends, holidays, shifting rotations, and overtime.
• Uphold safety policies and housekeeping standards at all times.

Skills

Industrial automation

Process control

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation Suite

Siemens Technologies

TMEIC

Job description

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Location: Crawfordsville, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Application Deadline: 9/9/26

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