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Steel Dynamics · Columbus, MS

# Automation Engineer

Columbus, MS, US Operations 

Listed on Steel Dynamics’s official careers site. Posted October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Steel Dynamics’s careers site →](https://careers-steeldynamics.icims.com/jobs/7909/automation-engineer/job?in_iframe=1)

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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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 19, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 25, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: Columbus, MS, US[Apply on Steel Dynamics’s careers site →](https://careers-steeldynamics.icims.com/jobs/7909/automation-engineer/job?in_iframe=1)

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