Industrial Controls Automation Engineer II jobs in United States
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Gerdau North America ยท 2 weeks ago

Industrial Controls Automation Engineer II

Gerdau North America is a global leader in manufacturing with a strong commitment to innovation and safety. They are seeking a Level II Industrial Controls Automation Engineer to join their manufacturing team, focusing on advancing industrial automation and data-driven process improvements while ensuring the stability and efficiency of operations.

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Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and optimize control system software to meet evolving production goals
Implement and maintain data acquisition systems (iBA software preferred) to support real-time analytics
Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues, ensuring stability and uptime
Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to solve interconnected system challenges
Provide technical support and training for maintenance teams
Manage projects and contractors, ensuring timely and safe execution
Propose and implement innovative automation and data solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency

Qualification

Industrial automation controlsObject-oriented software developmentData acquisition systemsVB.NetPythonMicrosoft SQLHMI PlatformsIndustrial CommunicationsCollaborationProblem-solvingProject management

Required

BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred
OR HS Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related manufacturing plant experience
3+ years in industrial automation controls and object-oriented software development
Heavy manufacturing industry background (steel, power, pulp & paper, chemical, raw materials)
iBA software experience strongly preferred
Programming: VB.Net, HTML, C, C#, Python, SCADA
Databases: Microsoft SQL, Oracle
HMI Platforms: Ignition, Wonderware, Simotion, iFix
Industrial Communications: Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus
Networking fundamentals, server management, and virtual machine hosting

Benefits

Competitive pay and annual bonus
Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
401(k) with 100% Match up to 6%
Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement
Career Pathing & Professional Development

Company

Gerdau North America

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In North America, Gerdau manufactures merchant bar, structural steel, piling, special bar quality and rebar products for the agricultural, automotive, civil construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining markets.

H1B Sponsorship

Gerdau North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brittany Concepcion , MBA(HRM)
Human Resources Business Partner
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Christy McDonald, CIR, PRC, CSMR, CSSR
Regional Talent Acquisition Partner
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