Level 2 Process Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Process Engineer
Location:
Apple Grove, WV, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
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BasicJob Functions:
Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Level 2 Process Automation Engineer. The Process Automation Engineer will work alongside the maintenance and operations teams to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant. While working as part of the process automation team, the engineer will lead by example with respect to safety, reliability, quality, costs, process improvement, and project management.
The engineer will be responsible for the level2automation systems and ensure the optimum performance of equipment for plant operations through continual improvement initiatives.
The level2distinction is in reference to the automation system architecture(see ISA-95 or Purdue hierarchy of control) and is not indicative of seniorityordegree of responsibility. The level2systems at Nucor Steel West Virginia will consist ofa wide variety of applications running ona mix of physical and virtual machines using various programming languages. These applications will store and transfer process data utilizing databases, message queue anddirect message communication, generate product setups using physics-based models, perform product setup optimizations, andmanyother tasks.
The engineer should be familiar with some of the above and also possessenoughworking knowledge with different computer communication protocols to troubleshoot and implement system interfaces if needed.
The engineer should not only be able to understand theunderlyingtechnologymaking up the level2system, butalsobe willing and ableto learn the sheet steel making process to aid in analyzing and solving process problems.
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:Four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in industrial process control/automation within the manufacturing industry.
- Two years of experience in industrial process control/automation and/or related education.
- Industrial process control/automation equipment upgrade experience.
- Experience working in a heavy industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of computer administration (e.g., Windows Server OS).
- Working knowledge of virtual machines (e.g., VMware).
- Experience working on Level 2 automation control systems (e.g., databases, setup models, C/C++/C# applications, front-end and back-end web development).
- Experience building, maintaining, and utilizing databases (e.g., SQL).
- Working knowledge and experience with networking and communication technologies (e.g., Ethernet, fiber, switching, routing).
- Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, TCP/IP, UDP).
- Experience using data analysis to identify process or equipment issues and develop solutions.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
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