NSBC - Automation Engineer

About the Role

The Cold Mill Automation Engineer focuses on engineering, analysis, optimization, and long‑term reliability of Cold Mill automation and control systems. While hands‑on troubleshooting is required, the primary responsibility is to apply electrical and control engineering principles to improve process reliability, safety, and performance. The role requires working scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including call‑ins, and maintaining strict safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸automation engineering
• ▸control systems
• ▸process optimization
• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸reliability engineering
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

• Applied knowledge of control systems modeling, tuning, and stability • Ability to analyze electrical and control system behavior using first principles and data‑driven methods • Experience interpreting electrical schematics, control narratives, and functional specifications • Drive systems and closed‑loop motor control • Signal analysis (time domain and frequency domain) • Understanding of power systems • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers • Siemens PLC and VFD experience • Knowledge of Cold Mill processes • Four‑year electrical engineering degree • Human Machine Interface (HMI) experience

Requirements

• ▸control systems
• ▸siemens plc
• ▸vfd
• ▸electrical engineering
• ▸hmi
• ▸signal analysis

Benefits

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top‑tier benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401(k) and Roth accounts, profit sharing, pay‑for‑performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock program, scholarships, and more.

Work Environment

Onsite