NSD Melting/Casting Process Engineer

Basic Job Functions:

The Melt and Cast Process Engineer is the primary technical resource for EAF/LMF process optimization and steelmaking practices. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering to improve Melt Shop productivity, energy efficiency, refractory performance, and steel quality through data-driven process improvements and sound metallurgical practices. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day technical support for melt shop Electric Arc Furnace and Ladle Metallurgical Furnace operations.

• Developing and implementing EAF operating practices, including optimization of power input, burner profiles, oxygen practices, and furnace chemistry

• Developing and implementing LMF clean steel practices, including alloy additions and recovery, slag control and desulfurization, argon stirring and inclusion control.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to steelmaking processes.

• Monitoring and improving process consistency, steel cleanliness, and product quality.

• Partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to solve technical and production challenges.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline. 
•    Minimum of four years of hands-on experience supporting EAF and/or LMF steelmaking operations in a melt shop. Candidates must be able to demonstrate direct involvement in process control, troubleshooting, data analysis, and implementation of operating improvements.
•    Ability to work safely and effectively with operators, maintenance, quality, and engineering
•    Willingness to provide daily floor support, including response to urgent production issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.