Automation Engineer

Job DetailsDivision: Nucor Steel BrandenburgLocation: Brandenburg, KY, United StatesOther Available Locations: N/ADeadline: September 21, 2026Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharingNucor stock investment programTuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunitiesPaid parental leaveAnd moreCome build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.Basic Job Functions:The role of the Automation Engineer (Software Engineer) is primarily two-fold. First, to be a great Nucor team member who demonstrates high levels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. Second, is to ensure the success of the team by SAFELY performing maintenance, programming, and upgrade tasks on Level II software systems, as well as proposing and implementing innovative solutions to challenges in the steel making process and business. Multiple automation positions will be hired and successful candidates will be assigned to a mill area based on experience and need. 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:•    Fundamental control theory knowledge •    2+ years’ experience in industrial controls role or similar•    Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtimeCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.Preferred Qualifications:Industrial process automation communications experience (i.e. Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus, etc.)Knowledge of languages and/or technologies including C#, .NET, SQL, JSON, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, machine learningCan contribute and function at multiple levels of the Purdue Reference Model for enterprise controlCan design or build advanced optimization, simulation, and automation systems within a manufacturing environmentNucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace