Objective of the JobThis position is an automation engineer responsible for troubleshooting, improving, and maintaining the level 2 automation system in the Hot Mill area of the Big River Steel facility.   Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for server computers, setup modeling and reference distribution system, data management systems, communication systems and other control equipment.Work directly with all maintenance and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive hot mill team.Educate others in the electrical department on the function and maintenance of the level 2 systems.  Support plant operations and work with the quality/IT departments to help attain production goals.Support technicians in other areas to maintain a reliable level 2 automation system plant-wide.  Manage the design, development, implementation, and procurement of hardware and/or software for level 2 improvement projects and provide support for other disciplines’ projects. Qualifications Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environmentQuality and detail oriented with superior problem solving and communication skills Highly motivated, self-directed, hands-on approach, and willing to put in extra hours or on-call support Minimum 5 years of automation experience in the metals industry (hot rolling theory preferred)Experience with server and network device configuration and maintenanceWorking knowledge of PLC programing (Siemens preferred), data acquisition/analysis, and HMI programmingHigh level programming with experience in C++, C#, Java, database administration, Visual Studio, MS Windows server/system administration, MS productivity tools, TCP/IP communicationsComputer/electrical degree or equivalent training is required Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsEnvironment is typical for a steel mill production area, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty/greasy areas.  Scheduled work hours are day shift Monday through Friday.   Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position does not supervise others.