SSAB · 5 hours ago
Level 2 Controls Engineer
Axis, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving various industrial markets. The Level 2 Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, supporting, and maintaining automation and control systems across the Primary End, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
ManufacturingMiningProduct Management
Responsibilities
Design and support all automation and control systems within the Primary End
Troubleshoot complex automation and electrical issues impacting production
Create, modify, and maintain PLC logic using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
Develop, modify, and maintain HMI applications using Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk and supported platforms
Collect, analyze, and interpret plant and process data to support troubleshooting and improvements
Lead the electrical and controls scope, including verifying electrical and controls prints, for new equipment installations within the Primary End
Support Level 2 systems including data transfer and system integration
Coordinate with IT on industrial communication and network related issues
Provide controls and electrical support to environmental systems including Baghouse operations
Support EAF, LMF, Degasser, Caster, and Refractory areas with advanced controls and electrical issues
Manage licensing and configuration of automation and controls software
Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex failures
Qualification
Required
A.S. degree in a technical discipline or equivalent demonstrated PLC programming experience
Minimum 5 years of industrial automation controls experience
Experience with PLC and HMI programming using Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware platforms
Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to own and resolve complex technical problems
Good organizational, interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Preferred
B.S. degree in a technical discipline
Experience in heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environments
Experience with data analysis and trending tools
Good understanding of change management, system backups, and documentation standards
Benefits
Bonuses
401(k) with 5% employer match
10 paid holidays
Vacation
Excellent, affordable benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Profit sharing
Opportunities for development
Friendly and welcoming workplace
Global company committed to sustainability
Company
SSAB
SSAB is a global, highly specialized steel company that focuses on close and long-term customer collaboration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.04BKey Investors
RiksgäldenEurope’s Just Transition FundUS Department of Energy
2025-11-07Post Ipo Debt· $293.82M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.11B
2024-12-05Grant· $133.61M
Leadership Team
Johnny Sjöström
President & Chief Executive Officer
Maria Langberg
Executive Vice President and Head of People, Culture & Sustainability
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