NTP-CS Automation Technician
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Manufacturing / Production
Automation Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Robotics -
Engineering
Automation Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Robotics
Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.
Basic Job Functions:The role of the Automation Technician is to work with the Maintenance and Production teams to maximize the safety of and to maintain and optimize the processes. This will include using engineering principles, algorithms and techniques to trouble-shoot and improve both the process and equipment and to develop/implement future improvement plans. The teammate must be able to support the integration of robots into custom designed manufacturing cells and fabrication processes.
This will include both hardware and software and will likely require additional support outside normal business hours. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
- Install, maintain, and upgrade automation systems at key points in the production process
- Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems
- Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training
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:- Degree in STEM field or equivalent work experience
- Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
- Ability to travel for training and alignment with the other NTS sites
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial maintenance.
- Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:
- Networking tools and standards
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation, repair, and maintaining equipment
- Basic pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge
- Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives
- Experience with robots
- Knowledge of communication protocols like, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, and, Modbus
- 1 - 2 years of PLC experience
- 2 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principle
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