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Automation Engineer

Factory Automation Jobs
Columbus, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
Subsidiary Steel Dynamics Overview Melt Shop / EAF Automation Engineer 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.

Qualifications Required

  • 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 Preferred
  • Automation experience withthe 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 Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

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