NTSIN Automation Lead

Nucor Corporation; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Job summary

Nucor Towers & Structures Inc. in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking an automation lead to build and develop a team and take site-level ownership over automation and electrical functions. The site will feature state-of-the-art controls, automation, and robotics for advanced steel manufacturing.

The role requires leadership in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls, with travel to NTS sites as needed. Join a top-tier steel producer with strong career growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a STEM field with required experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial controls.
• Proven leadership and ability to travel.
• Willingness to work at New Ross, IN and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Recruit a diverse and high-achieving automation team.
• Train, develop, and coach the automation team.
• Lead multimillion-dollar capital investment projects.
• Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial controls

Leadership

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Associate's degree in STEM

Equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ABB robots

Ignition SCADA

HMI development

Job description

Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location: Crawfordsville, IN, 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:

We are seeking an automation lead to build and develop a team and take site-level ownership over automation and electrical functions at Nucor Towers & Structures in New Ross, Indiana.

The site will feature state-of-the-art controls, automation, and robotics for advanced steel manufacturing. The team will support the integration of robots into custom-designed manufacturing cells and be responsible for maximizing equipment productivity.

• Recruit a diverse and high-achieving team


• Train, develop, and coach the automation team


• Lead multimillion-dollar capital investment projects


• Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and two years of experience, an associate’s degree in a STEM field and four years of experience, or six years of experience in lieu of a degree


• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls


• Demonstrate leadership presence and inspire, motivate, and empower others


• Ability to travel for training, equipment runoffs, and to NTS sites in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Utah, and South Carolina

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience


• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and drives


• Experience with ABB robots


• Experience with Ignition SCADA and HMI


• Experience working in a greenfield environment

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