Process Control Engineer I

United States Steel Corporation; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Process Control Engineer to design, develop, and enhance process control hardware and software in a heavy industrial setting. You will optimize plant control solutions, translate requirements into applications, and implement control logic across Siemens and Rockwell platforms.

The role involves FAT/SAT, commissioning, and ongoing documentation, with travel for vendor FAT/SAT and training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/automation/control systems required.
• Ability to analyze hardware/software needs and provide cost‑effective technical solutions.
• Strong communication interfaces with management, operations, and support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and improve industrial plant process control solutions to meet business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into industrial application solutions and interact with personnel throughout the organization.
• Design, develop, and implement control logic and automation sequences using Siemens SIMATIC S7 / TIA Portal, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms.
• Configure and tune Siemens SINAMICS / SIMOTION, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley drives for various mill equipment including roughing and finishing stands, coilers, shears, and handling systems.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, and site commissioning for PLC and drive systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation including I/O lists, logic diagrams, and functional design specifications.
• Interface PLC systems with HMIs, SCADA, and higher-level automation systems.
• Support troubleshooting, fault analysis, and optimization during system startup and early production.
• Ensure system safety and reliability by implementing robust interlocks and emergency controls.
• Ensure adherence to US Steel Principles, Change Management and Ongoing Continuance Improvement Programming in area(s) of responsibility.

Skills

Motor control

HMI/SCADA

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation/Control Systems

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC S7

TIA Portal

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

SINAMICS / SIMOTION

Job description

U. S. Steel has an immediate opening for a Process Control Engineer within the Process Control Steelmaking organization. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing process control hardware and software solutions in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• The applicant will optimize and improve industrial plant process control solutions to meet business requirements.
• The applicant will translate business requirements into industrial application solutions and interact with personnel throughout the organization both as an individual and in a team environment.
• Design, develop, and implement control logic and automation sequences using Siemens SIMATIC S7 / TIA Portal, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms.
• Configure and tune Siemens SINAMICS / SIMOTION, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley drives for various mill equipment including roughing and finishing stands, coilers, shears, and handling systems.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, and site commissioning for PLC and drive systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation including I/O lists, logic diagrams, and functional design specifications.
• Interface PLC systems with HMIs, SCADA, and higher-level automation systems
• Support troubleshooting, fault analysis, and optimization during system startup and early production.
• Ensure system safety and reliability by implementing robust interlocks and emergency controls.
• Ensure adherence to US Steel Principles, Change Management and Ongoing Continuance Improvement Programming in area(s) of responsibility.

Requirements:

• The applicant will support production hardware and software applications, SCADA systems, Graphical HMI applications and LAN communications.
• The applicant will be knowledgeable in industrial plant process control systems, including programming and technical support.
• Applicants with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Control Systems Engineering.
• Capable of analyzing short- and long-term hardware, software, equipment, and instrumentation requirements and providing appropriate and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Capable of providing oral and written communication interfaces with departmental management, operations management, operating crews, control system support personnel, system support personnel and others.
• Capable of providing process control support for a 24x7 industrial environment.

Experience:

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial automation or process control engineering.
• Preferred hands-on experience with Siemens / Rockwell PLCs and Drives.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience in commissioning heavy industrial or steel processing equipment (preferred).

Skills:

• Knowledge of AC/DC motor control, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., WinCC).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: Engineering office and site based during commissioning phase.
• Travel: Domestic and limited international travel for vendor FAT/SAT and training
• Duration: Multi-year project with long-term employment potential post-installation

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)