Plant Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel producer seeks a Plant Engineer for its Long Products Division in Wurtland, KY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machinery design and project management, equipped with a BS in engineering and over 3 years of experience. This role involves working with automation, troubleshooting, and coordinating equipment procurement while offering competitive benefits and opportunities for continued education.

Benefits

Strong benefits

Competitive pay

Bonus pay

Profit sharing

401(k) contributions

Continued education programs

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of professional experience in the field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Weld/Material Handling Robotics Experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects and ensuring completion.
• Designing and detailing machinery.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Drafting

Machinery design and detailing

Troubleshooting

Equipment automation and integration

Robotics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Equipment design codes

Machine guarding codes

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Solid Works

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is the third-largest carbon steel producer in the U.S. and is one of the top steel recyclers. A Fortune 500 Company, SDI is repeatedly recognized for being an industry leader, from Forbes 2021 “World’s Best Employers” to Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”. SDI continues to push to be the industry leader and gold standard for corporate governance.

The Long Products Division, Steel Ventures, Inc., located in Wurtland, KY, has an immediate opening for a Plant Engineer.

We offer strong benefits, competitive pay, bonus pay, profit sharing, a stock program, and company contributions to the 401(k) plan. We also offer continued education programs to cover tuition and books for further education.

• Project management
• Drafting
• Machinery design and detailing
• Troubleshooting
• Working with equipment and facility maintenance
• Helping with preventative maintenance programs
• Strong familiarity with equipment automation and integration, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, equipment design codes, and machine guarding codes
• Demonstrated ability to develop concepts from initial design through detailed engineering, culminating in the preparation of final construction documents.
• Experienced in equipment procurement, installation, and overseeing system startup.
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

We value team members who are curious, highly self-driven, and take a hands-on approach to getting tasks done in both an office and field environment.

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred but relevant/equivalent experience accepted
• Over 3 years of professional experience in the field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with Inventor or Solid Works is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Projects
• Proven work experience in plant equipment design/modification
• Weld/Material Handling Robotics Experience a plus (Fanuc training ++)
• PMP certification is a plus
• Some travel required US & International
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. +/-
  
  
  

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.