Steel Dynamics, Inc · 1 day ago
Automation Engineer
Benson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSteel Dynamics, Inc. is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, and they are seeking an Automation Engineer to provide engineering support to maintenance and operations. The role involves troubleshooting system process issues, developing capital improvement projects, and providing technical leadership within the department.
Industrial ManufacturingMiningPrecious MetalsRecycling
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations within respective department (Continuous thermal/coating treatment and Finishing operations)
Lead area level 2 engineering and provide support for achieving plant’s safety, customer, quality, sustainability, and profit objectives
Collaborate with operations team members, troubleshoot system process issues, and provide engineered solutions to the problems
Develop and maintain level 2 procedures and documentation
Support for restoration of flow during breakdowns by providing expert knowledge to operations and maintenance personnel
Develop capital improvement projects, associated timelines, and oversee project executions
Become the level 2 expert for the department, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and upskilling of staff that support the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or software Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent demonstrated competency in required areas
Legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is NOT available
Communications skills, both oral and written, to convey information at all levels of the organization
Work effectively on plant wide interdisciplinary teams across departmental boundaries to achieve common goals
3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required
Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
An understanding of structured problem-solving methods and how to apply them
Ability to configure, program, and support automation systems. Examples of systems in use include Siemens PLCs, WinCC and numerous Windows based applications
Proven experience with .NET and procedural programming languages (ANSI C, C++, C#) to develop or enhance applications on existing automation systems
Familiarity with the development of multithreading processes and client server implementation will be beneficial
Experience with Database Administration for databases residing on the automation systems
Be capable of creating SQL scripts to support data analytics and integration with data historian products
Experience managing process data historians, associated camera systems linked to the historian, and the hardware architecture supporting it
Have a great understanding and be capable of troubleshooting communications issues across the automation systems. This implies an understanding of Ethernet protocol and the layered protocols (examples OPC and ProfiNet) that are used on the automation systems
Preferred
Metals industry experience for sheet production a plus
Company
Steel Dynamics, Inc
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-07-03Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Mark Millett
Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
Keith Busse
Co-Founder
Recent News
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