Controls Engineer (L2)

The 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.

The Controls Engineer is hands on and serves as the technical lead for complex issues and controls related projects, with a mix of breakdown response and project focused work.

This role is part of the maintenance team and works closely with operations, engineering, environmental, and IT to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

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, including verifying electrical and controls prints, for new equipment installations within the Primary End

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

Support EAF, LMF, Degasser, Caster, and Refractory areas with advanced controls and electrical issues

Manage licensing and configuration of automation and controls software

Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex failures

Participate in safety reviews and housekeeping tours

Assist with spare parts identification and setup in the warehouse

Communicate and collaborate effectively with other maintenance team members as well as with operations, engineering, environmental, and IT

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

B.S. degree in a technical discipline

Experience in heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environment

Experience with data analysis and trending tools

Good understanding of change management, system backups, and documentation standards

When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our team members:

401(k) with 5% employer match

10 paid holidays

Excellent, affordable benefits package (Effective at hire; Blue Cross Health)

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Opportunities for development

Friendly and welcoming workplace

Global company committed to sustainability

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