Melt Shop / EAF Automation Engineer

Steel Dynamics • Columbus, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel Dynamics is seeking a Melt Shop / EAF Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves updating controls, HMIs, operating systems, and prints, as well as troubleshooting process issues. The engineer will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and configuring industrial networks, and driving continual improvements through small and large-scale projects. Collaboration with Level 1 and Level 2 Engineers is crucial for ensuring quality and managing project timelines.

Requirements

• Excellent safety record and understanding of TCOS.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering/Automation Engineer/Computer Science or similar experience
• Multitask and manage projects/maintenance outages
• PLC experience/expertise
• Willingness to learn and train others
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Visio, AutoCad, etc.)
• Willingness to work unscheduled hours/days
• VFD setup, networking, and controls (Schneider Electric, Siemens, Toshiba)
• Microsoft SQL, Kepware and other Level 1 to Level 2 software

Nice To Haves

• Automation experience with the following: RSLogix, RSLinks, Asset Center, Ignition and other types of automation software
• VFD setup, networking and controls (PowerFlex, Toshiba, SoftStarts)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in metals industry

Responsibilities

• Update controls, HMI’s, OS’s, prints, etc.
• Troubleshoot process issues
• RSLogix Troubleshooting
• Setup, maintain and configure industrial networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet, Profibus)
• Continual improvements with process and controls with small and large scale projects.
• Work closely with Level 1 and Level 2 Engineers to ensure quality and manage project time work.

What This Job Offers

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