Process Control Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Variable compensation opportunity

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Warren, OH to maintain and improve our process control systems across steel manufacturing operations.

You will work with SCADA/HMI systems, PLCs, and networks, ensuring system reliability and performance. Proficiency in SQL databases, Power BI, and programming languages is valuable for data analysis and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience and/or certification (CCNA, etc.).
• Familiarity with Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems.
• Basic understanding of computer networking and routing.
• Knowledge of process control systems, including SCADA, HMI, PLCs, drives, PID loop control, and control communication strategies.
• Manufacturing or steel industry experience.

Responsibilities

• System Support by maintaining and troubleshooting all aspects of process control systems, including hardware, software, and interfaces.
• Modify systems to accommodate new inputs or implement ideas for continuous improvement.
• Address issues that may impact production or system reliability.
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading SQL Server databases
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading virtual server environments (Vcenter, Hyper-V, etc.).
• Oversee real-time computer control and monitoring of coke plant processes.
• Maintain and upgrade computer hardware and software, including modernization of existing systems.
• Administer operating systems such as Windows, Apple iOS, and Cisco.
• Work with networking technologies, including Cisco and Palo Alto, high-speed data transmission, and specialty computer interfaces.
• Participate in project work, including planning, engineering design, hardware configuration, software development, testing, and system start-up.
• Stay informed of quality and reliability issues and work with vendors to address product and performance concerns.
• Remain current with advancements in industrial control technologies.
• Configure HMI screens using FactoryTalk View Site Edition and Machine Edition.
• Perform Data Analysis on production data using Power BI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process control

SCADA/HMI

Networking

Data analysis

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

CCNA or equivalent certification

Tools

C#

Python

Java

FORTRAN

Visual Basic

SQL

Job description

Location: Warren, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Process Control Engineer at our Warren, OH, location. This role is critical to maintaining and improving the performance and reliability of our process control systems. The engineer will work with a wide range of industrial automation technologies, computer systems, and instrumentation to support steel manufacturing operations.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• System Support by maintaining and troubleshooting all aspects of process control systems, including hardware, software, and interfaces.
• Modify systems to accommodate new inputs or implement ideas for continuous improvement.
• Address issues that may impact production or system reliability.
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading SQL Server databases
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading virtual server environments (Vcenter, Hyper‑V, etc.)
• Oversee real‑time computer control and monitoring of coke plant processes.
• Maintain and upgrade computer hardware and software, including modernization of existing systems.
• Administer operating systems such as Windows, Apple iOS, and Cisco.
• Work with networking technologies, including Cisco and Palo Alto, high‑speed data transmission, and specialty computer interfaces.
• Participate in project work, including planning, engineering design, hardware configuration, software development, testing, and system start‑up.
• Stay informed of quality and reliability issues and work with vendors to address product and performance concerns.
• Remain current with advancements in industrial control technologies.
• Configure HMI screens using FactoryTalk View Site Edition and Machine Edition.
• Perform Data Analysis on production data using Power BI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience and/or certification (CCNA, etc.).
• Familiarity with Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems.
• Basic understanding of computer networking and routing.
• Knowledge of process control systems, including SCADA, HMI, PLCs, drives, PID loop control, and control communication strategies.
• Manufacturing or steel industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python, Java, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot complex control logic and advanced control applications.
• Experience with front‑end and back‑end web development (html, CSS, JavaScript and SQL Server databases).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work full‑time in the United States.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.