Process Engineer - Automation & Continuous Improvement

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Bonuses (pay-for-performance)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an engineer to support automation projects across our steel facilities. You will develop layouts, equipment specs, and vendor coordination, while helping improve safety, efficiency, and process reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, strong analytical skills, CAD experience, and a collaborative mindset to work with operations and vendors. Nucor offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation, or related Engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and technology; manage multiple priorities.
• Strong ownership, follow-through, and accountability.
• Commitment to Nucor’s core values: Safety, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support engineering projects including layouts, equipment specifications, timelines, RFQs, cost estimates, and vendor coordination.
• Review, compare, and negotiate contractor and vendor proposals.
• Create and update plant equipment, process flow, and facility layout drawings.
• Work with plant operations teams to troubleshoot issues, interpret drawings, and support root cause analysis.
• Analyze production data to define opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation systems (PLC, HMI, robotics, controls).
• Participate in commissioning new equipment including validation, startup, documentation, and training.
• Promote and demonstrate strong safety culture in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation, or related Engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Nucor Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an engineer to support automation projects across our steel facilities. You will develop layouts, equipment specs, and vendor coordination, while helping improve safety, efficiency, and process reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, strong analytical skills, CAD experience, and a collaborative mindset to work with operations and vendors. Nucor offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.