Automation Engineer

Nucor•Ghent, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Requirements

Associate degree with a major emphasis in Computer Technology, Electrical Technology, Automation Technology, or a related technical field; OR three years of Process Control, automation, network administration, or computer systems experience.
Ability to diagnose PLC, HMI, and automation issues in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with high-level programming languages and relational databases (e.g., C++, C#, SQL).
Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL with a solid understanding of database design principles.
Working knowledge of virtualized environments and industrial networking concepts.
Demonstrated ability to maintain control networks, servers, and related software.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Ability to program and configure PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable controllers.
Background in building, configuring, and maintaining operator interface and SCADA applications.
Hands-on involvement in process optimization initiatives.
Strong understanding of plant electrical, mechanical, and automation controls.
Knowledge of operational reporting, web-based applications, historian platforms, and data visualization tools.
Working knowledge of code/version management tools (Git, Azure DevOps, or similar).
Familiarity with communication protocols and networking technologies such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, OPC, or similar.
Background in maintaining virtualized server environments and control infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Maintaining Process Control infrastructure, including networks, servers, applications, and related support platforms.
Developing process software, database tools, programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
Administering control application servers, licensing tools, software maintenance agreements, vendor support contracts, and process databases.
Resolving issues with PLC, HMI, SCADA, plant-floor networking, and manufacturing execution platforms.
Creating reports, analyzing operating data, and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, quality, reliability, and product performance.
Contributing to automation and control initiatives that optimize plant processes.
Responding to manufacturing system needs during off-hours as required.
Staying current with advancements in automation technology, plant-floor networking, computer hardware/software, and steelmaking processes.