Automation and Controls Specialist

Basic Job Functions:

We represent one of the most stable and fastest growing Fortune 100 manufacturing companies in the United States.  We believe that safety and teamwork are critical to our work environment. We are looking for professional, solid performing individuals who desire to build a long-­‐term career with our company.  Nucor takes pride in never laying off a teammate for lack of work in our 50-­plus year history.  Advancement opportunities are available for teammates who perform above and beyond expectations.   We are proud to be North America’s largest recycler of scrap steel, and we are searching for an Automation and Controls Specialist that shares our quality and environmental values to join our team.  

The primary responsibilities and attributes of this position are:

•    Work Safe
•    Excellent Organizational Skills
•    Ability to Generate New Ideas and Recognize the Need for New and/or Modified Approaches
•    Effective Written and Verbal Communication
•    Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming and Troubleshooting
•    Human Machine Interface (HMI) Programming and Troubleshooting
•    Electrical Control Circuit Design and Troubleshooting 

•    Control Panel Design and Installation
•    Database/Server Programming
•    AC & DC Drive Configuration and Troubleshooting
•    AC & DC Motor Theory Application
•    Project Management
•    Instrumentation 
•    Ethernet Network Setup and Troubleshooting
•    Electrical Schematic Interpretation  

•    Work Closely with Electricians & Mechanics to Solve Issues, Troubleshooting, & Project Implementation
•    Work with Teammates to Solve Issues & Develop Process Improvements
 

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:

•    Electrical Engineering Degree or comparable industrial experience in automation and controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    B.S. in Electrical Engineering
•    Previous Steel/Manufacturing Experience in an industrial setting or related coursework