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Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is NOT available.\nCommunications skills, both oral and written, to convey information at all levels of the organization.\nWork effectively on plant wide interdisciplinary teams across departmental boundaries to achieve common goals.\n3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment required. Metals industry experience for sheet production a plus.\nWorking knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.\nAn understanding of structured problem-solving methods and how to apply them\nAbility to configure, program, and support automation systems. Examples of systems in use include Siemens PLCs, WinCC and numerous Windows based applications.\nProven experience with .NET and procedural programming languages (ANSI C, C++, C#) to develop or enhance applications on existing automaton systems.\nFamiliarity with the development of multithreading processes and client server implementation will be beneficial.\nExperience with Database Administration for databases residing on the automation systems.\nBe capable of creating SQL scripts to support data analytics and integration with data historian products.\nExperience managing process data historians, associated camera systems linked to the historian, and the hardware architecture supporting it.\nHave a great understanding and be capable of troubleshooting communications issues across the automation systems. This implies an understanding of Ethernet protocol and the layered protocols (examples OPC and ProfiNet) that are used on the automation systems.\n\nSteel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.","company":"Steeldynamic","rawCompany":"steeldynamic","city":"Columbus","state":"MS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:52:24.955Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Automation Engineer","description":"Responsibilities:\nProvide engineering support to maintenance and operations within respective department (Continuous thermal/coating treatment and Finishing operations).\nLead area level 2 engineering and provide support for achieving plant’s safety, customer, quality, sustainability, and profit objectives.\nCollaborate with operations team members, troubleshoot system process issues, and provide engineered solutions to the problems.\nDevelop and maintain level 2 procedures and documentation.\nSupport for restoration of flow during breakdowns by providing expert knowledge to operations and maintenance personnel.\nDevelop capital improvement projects, associated timelines, and oversee project executions.\nBecome the level 2 expert for the department, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and upskilling of staff that support the department.\nQualifications:\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or software Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent demonstrated competency in required areas.\nLegally authorized to work in the United States. 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