Steel Dynamics · Columbus, MS

Automation Engineer

Columbus, MS, USOperations

Listed on Steel Dynamics’s official careers site. Posted October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

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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