Industrial Automation Engineer

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Lexington

Location: Lexington, NC, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

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:

Nucor Steel Lexington is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Industrial Automation Engineer. Duties include:

• Design, implement, and configure advanced autonomous control systems for overhead cranes and material handling equipment using PLC and HMI platforms.
• Upgrade legacy machinery to modern control platforms, and enhance existing manufacturing lines.
• Perform deep analysis of failures in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and evaluation of feasible solutions, including modifications in control logic.
• Develop control systems in programmable logic controller (PLC)/Human-Machine Interface (HMI) platforms, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Implement industrial process automation networking to link equipment and devices for data communication and control (ie, Ethernet IP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus).
• Increase efficiency within level 1 automation systems and ensure the optimum performance of equipment for plant operations through continual improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Production teams to optimize the Rolling Mill processes and develop/implement future improvement plans.
• Troubleshoot and modify level 1 systems, including PLCs, HMIs, industrial communication networks, distributed remote I/O, drives and motor controls, hydraulic controls, etc.
• Develop innovative Python models to solve complex automation process challenges and deliver high-end solutions, including building neural networks to identify and segregate scrap types.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and utilize Windows Operating Systems, Networking, virtualization, and Databases for Control System Applications.
• Install, maintain, and deploy L2 systems utilizing Database Engines such as MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, MariaDB, Cassandra, or MongoDB for storing structured data for processes, operations, and advanced computing algorithms.
• Provide control loop analysis and performance tuning for process optimization.
• Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.
• Research and design automation technology to track tasks and expenses in project management, scheduling and planning.
• Promote a safe attitude for the development and implementation of electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
• Support the team in making technical decisions regarding improvements to the line.
  
  

To apply: please apply online: https://nucor.com/careers .

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, or Information Systems Engineering and five (5) years of experience in automation engineering optimizing steel processes and machinery.
• Experience must include:
• Designing advanced autonomous control systems for overhead cranes and material handling equipment using PLC and HMI platforms.
• Implementing industrial process automation networking to link equipment and devices for data communication and control (ie; Ethernet IP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus).
• Configuring, troubleshooting and utilizing Windows Operating Systems, Networking, virtualization and Databases for Control System Applications.
• Designing, implementing, and configuring new automation systems, upgrading legacy machinery to modern control platforms, and enhancing existing manufacturing lines.
• Developing innovative Python models to solve complex automation process challenges and deliver high-end solutions, including building neural networks to identify and segregate scrap types.
• Install, maintain, and deploy L2 systems utilizing Database Engines such as MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, MariaDB, Cassandra, MongoDB for storing structured data for processes, operations, and advanced computing algorithms.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace