Process Automation Software Engineer

Job Details Division: Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC Location: Apple Grove, WV, 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.

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Basic Job Functions: Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Process Automation Software Engineer.

The Process Automation Software Engineer works closely with operations, maintenance, information technology, and process automation teams to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant.

This role is responsible for the Universal Middleware System (UMS), Nucor's in-house manufacturing execution and integration platform that connects level 2 automation systems with plant and enterprise systems.

This is a hands-on software engineering role in a heavy industrial environment focused on designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting full-stack applications, APIs, databases, integrations, and web-based tools that enable reliable data collection, movement, and visibility across plant operations.

The engineer owns solutions end-to-end, from understanding operational requirements and designing maintainable systems to troubleshooting production issues and supporting applications in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

A significant portion of the role involves system integration, including interfacing OEM automation systems, translating data between platforms, optimizing data flow, diagnosing communication issues, and ensuring end-to-end traceability of production data.