NTP-CS Automation Technician

Nucor

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. Basic Job Functions: 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 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. The teammate must be able to support the integration of robots into custom designed manufacturing cells and fabrication processes. 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. 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 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

Degree in 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
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial maintenance.
Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:
Networking tools and standards
Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintaining equipment
Basic pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives
Experience with robots
Knowledge of communication protocols like, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, and, Modbus
1 - 2 years of PLC experience
2 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principle

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