Lead Automation Engineer
Nucor Corporation

Job Details

Division: Vulcraft Texas

Location: Grapeland, TX, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

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 our 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 like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Lead Automation Engineer is primarily, but not limited to: 1) Improve Safety 2) Support Manufacturing and Maintenance Operations 3) Focus on continuous improvement of our technical knowledge and skills 4) Ensure high reliability for our Technological Infrastructure to drive business results. 5) Work with the Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance and Production teams to maintain and optimize the production processes.

Must have the ability to work or travel on an as needed basis, which may include nights, weekends, holidays.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science; Process, Electrical, or Automation Engineering; or equivalent work experience in automation, robotics and controls.
• 5+ years of experience designing, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automated lines.
• 5+ years in PLCs & HMI installation, configuration, development, troubleshooting & support
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional technical efforts through planning, technical requirement development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Working knowledge on AC & DC Motors and Drives.
• Experience in Industrial Communication Protocols across manufacturing data layers, network setup and troubleshooting.
• Experience in Design, Installation, Maintenance and/or Commissioning of complex Control systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the industrial welding or metal forming processes.
• Knowledge of ISA-95 Information Layers
• Experience in Software development
• Experience in IoT for Manufacturing Environment.
• Leadership experience.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Waco

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