Automation Engineer - Nucor Towers & Structures

Nucor • Decatur, IL

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About The Position

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to “Expand Beyond” our core business. As a part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Our current production facilities are in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Decatur, Alabama, Crawfordsville, Indiana, and a greenfield location in Brigham City, Utah.

We are seeking an Automation Engineer who will take ownership over automation and electrical functions at Nucor Towers & Structures Alabama (NTSAL). NTSAL will feature state-of-the-art controls, automation, and robotics for advanced steel manufacturing, and the teammate will be responsible for maximizing machine productivity. The teammate must be able to support the integration of robots into custom designed manufacturing cells and fabrication processes.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience
• Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
• Ability to travel for training and alignment with the other NTS sites

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives
• Experience with ABB robots
• Experience working in a greenfield environment
• Experience with Ignition or other SCADA platforms

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade automation systems at key points in the production process
• Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems
• Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training

Benefits

• With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine.
• For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits
• Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees