Process Control Engineer Specialist

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Butler, PA seeks a Senior Process Control Engineer – Specialist focused on inductive heating. The role will become the SME for operation and maintenance of Butler Works Inductive Heating Systems, and support Electrical/Automation projects across the plant.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PLC programming experience (ControlLogix, TIA Portal, Automax), and hands-on expertise with industrial automation. On-site, with 24/7 plant support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Embedded Circuitry and PLC programming.
• Proven project management experience and documentation skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining electrical/control system documentation.
• Industrial automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Become SME on Inductive Heating Systems in the plant.
• Maintain and design training material for staff related to inductive heating systems.
• Develop testing systems for spare and in-service components related to inductive heating systems.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical drawings and related documents, keep them up to date.
• Ensure calibration schedules are followed and analyze results for corrective actions.
• Assign work to junior staff and support their development.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and optimize systems.
• Contribute to system enhancements, upgrades, and modernization of legacy apps.
• Be willing to respond to troubleshoot calls on a 24/7 basis.

Skills

PLC programming

Embedded circuitry

Project management

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ControlLogix

TIA Portal

Automax

iba Trending systems

Job description

Location: Butler, PA Cleveland-Cliffs, Butler Works, has an immediate opening for a Senior Process Control Engineer – Specialist. The focus of the role is inductive heating. The person in this role will become our subject matter expert on the operation and maintenance of Butler Works Inductive Heating Systems. Secondarily, this role will assist with various projects from the Electrical/Automation perspective across the plant. This role is fully based on site supporting steel manufacturing operations. The position offers hands‑on experience with real‑time systems using various automation technologies. The ideal candidate is open‑minded, ready to take responsibility, and not afraid of a challenge. They will have the opportunity to help shape the path we take into the technological future.

Summary of Responsibilities

Become Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Inductive Heating Systems in the plant. Maintain and design training material for hourly and salary staff related to our inductive heating systems. Build relationships with suppliers to stay current on new technologies and spare part modifications as well as become their main point of contact. Develop testing systems for spare and in‑service components that are specially related to the inductive heating systems. Maintain electrical and mechanical drawings as well as any other documentation related to the inductive heating systems. Ensure that these documents are staying up to date. Ensure that calibration schedules are being followed, analyze results, and make correction recommendations accordingly. Assign work to junior staff and play a critical role in their development. Perform root cause analysis, suggest and implement corrective actions, and perform optimization of systems. Contribute to system enhancements, upgrades, and modernization of legacy applications. Be willing to respond to troubleshoot calls on a 24/7 basis. Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Embedded Circuitry.
• Experience in PLC programming (ControlLogix, TIA Portal, or Automax).
• Experience with Trending systems (iba).
• Experience developing and maintaining Electrical and Control System related documentation (Electrical Prints, Functional Specifications, Operator Manuals, etc.).
• Project Management Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of industrial automation experience.
• Experience with DC drives (Powerflex, ABB, Sinamics, or Reliance) and large DC motors.
• Experience with Power Systems.
• Administration of Windows PCs.
• Knowledge of Continuous Processing lines.
• Knowledge of Rolling Theory.
• Strong background in mathematics.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat‑rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. 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.

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.

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.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat‑rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high‑performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work‑life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.