Automation Engineer

Nucor • Sedalia, MO

92d • $82,000

About The Position

The role of the Automation Technician is to work with the Maintenance and Production teams to maximize the safety of and to maintain and optimize the rebar fabrication processes. This will include using engineering principles, algorithms and techniques to trouble-shoot and improve both the process and equipment and to develop/implement future improvement plans. This will include both hardware and software and will likely require additional support outside normal business hours. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. This position is regional in nature and will require regular travel to other NRF locations to proactively find improvement opportunities as well as to help solve existing problems, train other team members, assist with regional maintenance and to learn/share best practices. This position is not limited to only these responsibilities, the area Supervisor/Manager may add responsibilities as needed. 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, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

• Process, Electrical, Automation Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to understand complex control systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial maintenance.
• Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles.
• Familiarity with networking tools and standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of aSa software.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in a reinforcing steel fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Maintenance and Production teams to maximize safety and optimize rebar fabrication processes.
• Use engineering principles, algorithms, and techniques to troubleshoot and improve processes and equipment.
• Develop and implement future improvement plans for hardware and software.
• Provide support outside normal business hours as needed.
• Travel to other NRF locations to find improvement opportunities and solve existing problems.
• Train other team members and assist with regional maintenance.

Benefits

• Yearly ROA bonus
• Yearly Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Competitive Benefits Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees