NSBC - Crane & Mobile Maintenance Automation Engineer

Basic Job Functions:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-based Crane & Mobile control systems, including I/O, field devices, sensors, and actuators.


• Diagnose electrical, control, and automation-related equipment failures and implement corrective actions.


• Monitor, adjust, and optimize PLC logic to support production performance.


• Support startup, commissioning, and debugging of new crane automation equipment.


• Maintain and update HMI screens, alarms, and data collection systems.


• Troubleshoot VFDs, motion control systems, and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on crane automation and electrical systems.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC programs, and mechanical drawings.


• Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and change control for PLC programs and automation systems.


• Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including call-ins.

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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 2 Years of industrial electrical maintenance experience


• 1 Year experience supporting PLC and automation systems in an industrial environment.


• Experience with HMIs, sensors (photoeye, proximity, analog), and other safety devices.


• Hands-on programming experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.


• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced automation development experience


• Knowledge of overhead crane components / operation


• Motor, motor controls, and AC Drive understanding


• Four-year Electrical Engineering degree


• HMI programming experience (Wonderware / WinCC / Factory Talk / Ignition)


• PC and Basic Industrial Networking experience


• PDA analysis