Senior Process Control Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs • East Chicago, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring a Senior Process Automation Engineer in East Chicago, Indiana. The role supports real-time control and monitoring of steelmaking processes using advanced automation technology. The engineer applies programming and engineering expertise to solve technical challenges, improve system reliability, and advance manufacturing operations. The position may provide opportunities to lead projects and take on expanded responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited school.
• Five or more years of experience in software development, programming, process control, automation, system maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Advanced skills in one or more of the following: C, C#, Fortran, VB.NET, Java/JavaScript, C++, Python, Microsoft SQL, or Windows scripting.
• Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot complex programming logic.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a self-directed team environment.
• Ability to work a typical Monday–Friday schedule with rotational weekend and on-call support as needed for 24/7 operations.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a large industrial or manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software across programming languages and hardware platforms.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation hardware and software supporting production, new equipment, and process changes.
• Develop and support process models involving chemical, metallurgical, and mechanical mill processes.
• Administer operating systems and relational databases on workstations and servers.
• Support new process control system installations and modernization projects.
• Work with advanced measurement systems, including vision, thermal imaging, RFID/barcode, X-ray, nuclear gauges, and other specialized systems.
• Support networking technologies, high-speed data transmission, and specialty interfaces.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues, manage technical projects, and identify system and process improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors, Research and Development, and internal teams on technical initiatives and new technologies.
• Provide regular project and priority updates.
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally to evaluate and transfer new technologies.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the business.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

What This Job Offers

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