{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"616c8a0e58d4642c39d61e15","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/616c8a0e58d4642c39d61e15","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/616c8a0e58d4642c39d61e15","title":"Process Control Engineer","description":"Location: Cleveland, OH\n\nCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Process Control Engineer at our Cleveland, OH operation. This role supports the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Level-2 supervisory computer systems used in the production of flat-rolled steel. The Process Control Engineer contributes to improving safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency through advanced automation and computer-based control systems.\n\nThe ideal candidate possesses strong programming and problem-solving skills with experience developing applications in high-level programming languages such as C, C#, C++, Java, or Python within Windows-based environments. This role focuses on software development, database integration, and supervisory computer systems that support industrial automation and manufacturing processes, rather than PLC programming. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.\n\nSummary of Responsibilities:\n\nProvide support for real-time supervisory computer systems utilized in steel mill processes, including hardware, operating systems, databases, and custom-developed software.\nDevelop and maintain custom applications to interface with external systems, execute process models, generate PLC setpoints, track production and quality, and support reporting and HMI functions.\nDesign, implement, and maintain database systems supporting both custom-built and third-party applications.\nParticipate in cross-functional projects, partnering with operations, engineering, maintenance, and vendors on capital improvement and automation initiatives.\nInvestigate production and system performance issues, implement corrective actions, and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and manufacturing efficiency.\nSupport infrastructure technologies including virtualization, networking, storage, and cybersecurity systems.\nSupport troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and system reliability.\nBuild and maintain working relationships with union personnel, contractors, leadership, and team members.\nOther duties as assigned\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.\nCompletion of at least five (5) computer-related courses, including three (3) software programming courses.\nCoursework, internship, co-op, or professional experience developing software using languages such as C, C#, C++, VB.NET, Java, or Python.\nExperience with Windows operating system management, including installation, configuration, scripting, backup, and administration activities.\nWorking knowledge of networking concepts and Microsoft Office applications.\nStrong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.\nAbility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional off-hours support as needed.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nDegree from an ABET-accredited engineering or technical program.\nThree (3)+ years of software development experience.\nExperience developing applications in high-level programming languages such as C, C#, C++, Java, or Python within Windows-based environments.\nTwo (2) or more years of server operating system support experience in a 24/7 environment.\nOne (1)+ year of SQL/database experience, including reporting tools.\nExperience interfacing with PLC or DCS systems, including data exchange between supervisory computer systems and control platforms, as well as experience with process modeling or industrial automation technologies.\nFamiliarity with VMware, VMS, Linux, or similar technologies.\nKnowledge of control theory and project management principles.\n\nRelocation assistance is not provided for this position.\n\nThe salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.\n\nCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.\n\nCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.\n\nCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. 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This role supports the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Level-2 supervisory computer systems used in the production of flat-rolled steel. The Process Control Engineer contributes to improving safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency through advanced automation and computer-based control systems.\n\nThe ideal candidate possesses strong programming and problem-solving skills with experience developing applications in high-level programming languages such as C, C#, C++, Java, or Python within Windows-based environments. This role focuses on software development, database integration, and supervisory computer systems that support industrial automation and manufacturing processes, rather than PLC programming. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.\n\nSummary of Responsibilities:\n\nProvide support for real-time supervisory computer systems utilized in steel mill processes, including hardware, operating systems, databases, and custom-developed software.\nDevelop and maintain custom applications to interface with external systems, execute process models, generate PLC setpoints, track production and quality, and support reporting and HMI functions.\nDesign, implement, and maintain database systems supporting both custom-built and third-party applications.\nParticipate in cross-functional projects, partnering with operations, engineering, maintenance, and vendors on capital improvement and automation initiatives.\nInvestigate production and system performance issues, implement corrective actions, and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and manufacturing efficiency.\nSupport infrastructure technologies including virtualization, networking, storage, and cybersecurity systems.\nSupport troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and system reliability.\nBuild and maintain working relationships with union personnel, contractors, leadership, and team members.\nOther duties as assigned\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.\nCompletion of at least five (5) computer-related courses, including three (3) software programming courses.\nCoursework, internship, co-op, or professional experience developing software using languages such as C, C#, C++, VB.NET, Java, or Python.\nExperience with Windows operating system management, including installation, configuration, scripting, backup, and administration activities.\nWorking knowledge of networking concepts and Microsoft Office applications.\nStrong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.\nAbility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional off-hours support as needed.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nDegree from an ABET-accredited engineering or technical program.\nThree (3)+ years of software development experience.\nExperience developing applications in high-level programming languages such as C, C#, C++, Java, or Python within Windows-based environments.\nTwo (2) or more years of server operating system support experience in a 24/7 environment.\nOne (1)+ year of SQL/database experience, including reporting tools.\nExperience interfacing with PLC or DCS systems, including data exchange between supervisory computer systems and control platforms, as well as experience with process modeling or industrial automation technologies.\nFamiliarity with VMware, VMS, Linux, or similar technologies.\nKnowledge of control theory and project management principles.\n\nRelocation assistance is not provided for this position.\n\nThe salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.\n\nCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.\n\nCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.\n\nCleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. 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