NSBC - Level II Automation Engineer

Nucor Corporation

Charleston, South Carolina

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$90,000–$90,000

SKILLS

Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communications Protocols, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Data Processing, Database Administration, Database Design, Ethernet, Housekeeping/Cleaning, ISA Standards, Identify Issues, Lead Generation, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Messaging Middleware, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Switching, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Control Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Sheet, Programming Languages, Project/Program Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Safety/Work Safety, Secondary Markets, Software Development, Steel Industry, Sustainability, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, VMWare, Virtual Machine (VM), Web Programming

LOCATION

Charleston, South Carolina

POSTED

17 days ago

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Berkeley

Location: Huger, SC, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

Starting Annual Pay: $90k+

Who We Are:

Nucor is the Nation's largest steel producer and a Fortune 100 company. Nucor Steel Berkeley is one of Nucor Corporation's many divisions that manufacture steel and steel products. Our culture is centered around continuous growth, safety, and sustainability. With a firm commitment to our team members, and a variety of benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor has been voted America's best employers.

What We Have to Offer?

Nucor offers a competitive salary, on the job training, a unique focus on growth and development, 401-k match, profit sharing, a return on assets bonus, and several career paths for growth opportunities within the organization.

Basic Job Functions:

The Process Automation Engineer will work alongside the maintenance and operations teams to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant. While working as part of the process automation team, the engineer will lead by example with respect to safety, reliability, quality, costs, process improvement, and project management. The engineer will be responsible for the level 2 automation systems and ensure the optimum performance of equipment for plant operations through continual improvement initiatives. This role requires availability for scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

The level 2 distinction is in reference to the automation system architecture (see ISA-95 or Purdue hierarchy of control) and is not indicative of seniority or degree of responsibility. The level 2 systems at Nucor Steel Berkeley will consist of a wide variety of applications running on a mix of physical and virtual machines using various programming languages. These applications will store and transfer process data utilizing databases, message queue and direct message communication, generate product setups using physics-based models, perform product setup optimizations, and many other tasks. The engineer should be familiar with some of the above and possess enough working knowledge with different computer communication protocols to troubleshoot and implement system interfaces if needed. The engineer should not only be able to understand the underlying technology making up the level 2 system but also be willing and able to learn the sheet steel making process to aid in analyzing and solving process problems.

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:

Four-year degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent experience
Demonstrable experience or ability to troubleshoot, modify, and write software to control a function or system

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience in industrial process control/automation and/or related education
Industrial process control/automation equipment upgrade experience
Experience working in a heavy industrial environment
Working knowledge of computer administration (e.g. Windows, Linux)
Working knowledge with virtual machines (e.g. VMWare)
Experience working on Level 2 automation control systems (e.g. databases, setup models, C/C++/C# applications, front and back-end Web development)
Experience building, maintaining, and utilizing databases (e.g. SQL)
Working knowledge and experience with networking and communication technologies (e.g. Ethernet, fiber, switching, routing)

RESUME REQUIRED

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina Nucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

NSBC - Level II Automation Engineer

Nucor Corporation

Charleston, South Carolina

About the Company

Nucor Corporation

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