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Process Control Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs
Butler, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Location: Butler, PA

Cleveland-Cliffs, Butler Works, has an immediate opening for a Process Control Engineer – Systems. This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting electrical and control systems for critical production units. This role is fully based on site supporting steel manufacturing operations. The position offers hands-on experience with real-time systems using various automation technologies. The ideal candidate is open-minded, ready to take responsibility, and not afraid of a challenge. They will have the opportunity to help shape the path we take into the technological future.

Summary Of Responsibilities

  • Support existing Electrical and Control Systems on operational units.
  • Design and implement Electrical and Control System upgrades on new and existing units.
  • Work on a balance of new development and production support responsibilities.
  • Maintain and develop Control System and Electrical Documentation.
  • Will collaborate closely with process engineers, controls engineers, and plant operations to implement process changes.
  • Perform root cause analysis, suggest and implement corrective actions, and perform optimization of systems.
  • Contribute to system enhancements, upgrades, and modernization of legacy applications such as Automax, Slateboard, and various vintages of legacy equipment.
  • Be willing to respond to troubleshoot calls on a 24/7 basis.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with DC drives (Powerflex, ABB, Sinamics, or Reliance) and large DC motors.
  • Experience in PLC programming (ControlLogix, TIA Portal, or Automax).
  • Experience with SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Ignition, WinCC).
  • Experience with Trending systems (iba).
  • Able to read Electrical Prints.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of industrial automation experience.
  • Administration of Windows PCs.
  • Knowledge of control theory (PID and PI control).
  • Project Management Experience.
  • Knowledge of Continuous Processing lines.
  • Knowledge of Rolling Theory.
  • Strong background in mathematics.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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