Steel Dynamics · Columbus, MS
Automation Engineer
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Subsidiary Steel Dynamics Overview Melt Shop / EAF Automation Engineer Responsibilities
- Update controls, HMI’s, OS’s, prints, etc.
- Troubleshoot process issues
- RSLogix Troubleshooting
- Setup, maintain and configure industrial networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet, Profibus)
- Continual improvements with process and controls with small and large scale projects.
- Work closely with Level 1 and Level 2 Engineers to ensure quality and manage project time work.
Qualifications
Required
- Excellent safety record and understanding of TCOS.
Bachelor’s Degree
- Electrical Engineering/Automation Engineer/Computer Science or similar experience
- Multitask and manage projects/maintenance outages
- PLC experience/expertise
- Willingness to learn and train others
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Visio, AutoCad, etc.)
- Willingness to work unscheduled hours/days
- VFD setup, networking, and controls (Schneider Electric, Siemens, Toshiba)
- Microsoft SQL, Kepware and other Level 1 to Level 2 software Preferred
Automation experience with the following
- RSLogix, RSLinks, Asset Center, Ignition and other types of automation software
- VFD setup, networking and controls (PowerFlex, Toshiba, SoftStarts)
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in metals industry Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
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