Rolling Mill Automation & Controls Engineer

Rolling Mill Automation & Controls Engineer Imagine stepping into a mill where your ingenuity keeps steel—and careers—moving. At Gerdau, a B Corp Certified leader producing steel bars with some of the lowest embodied carbon in the U.S., you’ll turn complex control challenges into safer, faster, and smarter operations. Your work will help teammates thrive, customers succeed, and communities grow.

Mission Lead the automation heartbeat of our rolling mill—advancing training, troubleshooting, software stewardship, R&D, and continuous improvement across electrical/electronic systems—while collaborating with production, maintenance, and leadership. This role reports to the Maintenance General Foreman.

Build. Improve. Support.

Build Design and modify PLC logic to align with operational goals and safety standards.

Develop and refine HMIs that simplify operator decision‑making.

Recommend and implement major equipment modifications, renovations, installations, additions, and replacements.

Improve Increase throughput and strengthen instrumentation reliability.

Enhance control responsiveness to instrument feedback.

Elevate alarm reporting and functionality for operators and maintenance.

Stabilize automation to reduce delays caused by automated processes.

Support Lead troubleshooting of major failures; maintain software backups.

Collect, analyze, and communicate asset performance data; implement and sustain gains.

Contribute to planning and scheduling for down‑days and outages.

Participate in Failure Analysis and Annual Action Planning.

Technology EcosystemPLCGE Innovation Series; RX3iToshiba NVSiemens S7/TIA (S7‑1516)
Allen‑Bradley PLCGE Genius Block I/O networksHMI/SCADAGE Cimplicity

Ignition WIN CC Rockwell Automation Electrical, Networks, and DrivesIBA analytical tools and data acquisition (IBA/PDA)
Computer networking;
Cisco switching/router configurationABB LV and MV drives

Your Background Bachelor’s in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing programming PLCs, including ladder logic in Rockwell and Siemens S7‑1516.Proficient with AC/DC controls, motors, and drives.

Experienced delivering electrical projects from design through implementation and maintenance while meeting operational and safety standards.

Knowledge of PLC communication protocols (Profibus and Profinet preferred).Versed in diagnosing automation, communication, and HMI issues and implementing durable fixes.

Comfortable with MS Office; exposure to IBA/PDA or similar data tools.

Equally effective in office and field settings; able to convert operator requests into actionable control changes.

Detail‑driven, creative, and collaborative with operators, maintenance, and leaders.

What Sets Gerdau Apart Global footprint transforming millions of metric tons into beams, flat‑rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire serving auto, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment markets.

Inclusive culture that champions diversity, sparks innovation, and creates products that serve society.

Team‑first environment built on safety and sustainability.

Commitment to continuous improvement with investments in people, processes, and technology.

Clear Career Path System with extensive training.

Compensation & Benefits Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning day one Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% 401(k) match up to 6%
Life and accidental life insurance

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Annual bonus

Health Advocate services

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program Tuition reimbursement

Career Path System and training

Core CompetenciesPLC troubleshooting and programming

Industrial/manufacturing engineering

Troubleshooting industrial automation assetsSCADA experience

Machine vision programming

Electrical/electronic systems

Electrical schematic reading

Machines & Technologies Siemens Allen  Bradley Work Authorization Gerdau will only employ those who are legally eligible to immediately work in the U.S. without any current or potentially need for future sponsorship.