Process Automation Engineer

Job Juncture; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus opportunities

Low-cost family medical, dental & prescription coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to improve production efficiency in a highly automated steel plant. Key responsibilities include designing control systems, managing automation projects, and providing maintenance support. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills necessary.
• Willingness to be on-call to support operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Manage and deliver automation-related projects.
• Analyze and improve PLCs and HMIs.

Skills

Experience with Allen-Bradley/Honeywell systems

Excellent teamwork

Strong problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with PLCs

Ability to read schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automated Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI software/hardware

Job description

We are seeking a Process Automation Engineer to join the Maintenance team at a highly automated steel manufacturing plant in Pueblo, Colorado. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems to improve production efficiency, equipment performance, and process automation.

Key Responsibilities

• MUST HAVE 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH ALLEN-BRADLEY/HONEYWELL SYSTEMS
• Support rolling mills and steelmaking production and maintenance operations
• Design and implement control systems (hardware & software) to enhance productivity, quality, uptime, and energy efficiency
• Analyze, modify, and improve PLCs and HMIs
• Monitor performance indicators and integrate control systems with company information systems
• Provide maintenance support and resolve process control system issues
• Develop specifications, design documents, and systems architecture for steel production processes
• Manage and deliver automation-related projects

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automated Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, drives, HMI software/hardware, and ability to read hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Willingness to be on-call to support operations as needed

Why is This a Great Opportunity

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
• Low-cost family medical, dental & prescription coverage
• Short & long-term disability
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided & voluntary life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Apprenticeship & career growth opportunities
• Wellness program