Level 2 Controls Engineer

About This Role

The Level 2 Controls Engineer designs, supports, and maintains automation and control systems across the Primary End, including the EAF, LMF, Degasser, Caster, Baghouse, and Refractory areas. This role is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system design, programming, and integration of PLC, HMI, electrical, and data systems that directly support production. They will serve as the technical lead for complex issues and controls related projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and support all automation and control systems within the Primary End
• Troubleshoot complex automation and electrical issues impacting production
• Create, modify, and maintain PLC logic using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
• Develop, modify, and maintain HMI applications using Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk and supported platforms
• Collect, analyze, and interpret plant and process data to support troubleshooting and improvements
• Lead the electrical and controls scope for new equipment installations within the Primary End, verifying electrical and controls prints
• Support Level 2 systems including data transfer and system integration
• Coordinate with IT on industrial communication and network related issues
• Provide controls and electrical support to environmental systems including Baghouse operations
• Manage licensing and configuration of automation and controls software
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex failures

Requirements

• A.S. degree in a technical discipline or equivalent demonstrated PLC programming experience
• Minimum 5 years of industrial automation controls experience
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming using Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware platforms
• Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to own and resolve complex technical problems
• Good organizational, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• A.S. degree in a technical discipline or equivalent demonstrated PLC programming experience
• Minimum 5 years of industrial automation controls experience

Nice to Have

• B.S. degree in a technical discipline
• Experience in heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environments
• Experience with data analysis and trending tools
• Good understanding of change management, system backups, and documentation standards

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits