NSD Melting/Casting Process Engineer

Full-time

Nucor Corporation

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Decatur LLC

Location: Trinity, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Date Posted: 9/29/2026

Deadline: 10/6/2026

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. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
The Melt and Cast Process Engineer is the primary technical resource for EAF/LMF process optimization and steelmaking practices. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering to improve Melt Shop productivity, energy efficiency, refractory performance, and steel quality through data-driven process improvements and sound metallurgical practices. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day technical support for melt shop Electric Arc Furnace and Ladle Metallurgical Furnace operations.

• Developing and implementing EAF operating practices, including optimization of power input, burner profiles, oxygen practices, and furnace chemistry

• Developing and implementing LMF clean steel practices, including alloy additions and recovery, slag control and desulfurization, argon stirring and inclusion control.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to steelmaking processes.

• Monitoring and improving process consistency, steel cleanliness, and product quality.

• Partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to solve technical and production challenges.

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:
• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of four years of hands-on experience supporting EAF and/or LMF steelmaking operations in a melt shop. Candidates must be able to demonstrate direct involvement in process control, troubleshooting, data analysis, and implementation of operating improvements.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with operators, maintenance, quality, and engineering
• Willingness to provide daily floor support, including response to urgent production issues
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: DecaturNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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