Automation Engineer

Borusan Pipe US

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer is a hands-on, plant-based engineering role responsible
for supporting, maintaining, and improving automation systems within a
high-volume ERW steel pipe manufacturing facility. This role is designed for a
recent engineering graduate seeking practical industrial experience in controls,
robotics, and manufacturing automation.

The position works directly on the production floor troubleshooting equipment,
optimizing PLC-controlled systems, and supporting reliability improvements
across mill operations. The Automation Engineer will partner closely with
Maintenance, Operations, and Quality teams and may provide day-to-day technical
directions to hourly Maintenance Technicians. This role reports into the
Director, Maintenance & Engineering or as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Primarily works within the production mill environment with moderate
administrative office work. Exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery; PPE
required at all times. Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods, climb
stairs, and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. May require shift work, including
nights or weekends, depending on production schedule or during major maintenance
or startups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (with controls focus), or related engineering discipline
• 0–3 years of experience (internships/co-ops in manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Basic understanding of PLCs and industrial automation concepts
• Willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting mindset
• Hands-on problem solver comfortable in a plant environment
• High learning agility and curiosity
• Strong communication skills across hourly and salaried teams
• Ability to balance technical analysis with practical execution
• Ownership mentality and continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or heavy industry
• Exposure to:
• PLC programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley preferred)
• HMIs and SCADA systems
• Industrial networking
• VFDs and motor controls
• Experience reading electrical schematics
• Understanding of safety systems and lockout/tagout principles

Responsibilities

• Automation & Controls Support
• Plant Floor Engineering (Hands-On)
• Continuous Improvement & Projects
• Leadership & Team Collaboration
• Global Collaboration
• Creation and refinement of technical mechanical part and assembly drawings to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project.
• Creation and refinement of complex mechanical components including sourcing, volume models, key performance parameters, etc.
• Creation and maintenance of a Bill of Materials for one or more projects.
• Creation, control, and maintenance of release packages and design history files.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Lead / Supervise hourly work force.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level