DescriptionPLC/SCADA Systems Engineer (Manufacturing)

• Global reach: beams, flat-rolled, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire for automotive, appliances, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture of inclusion, innovation, and purpose-our products serve people and communities.
• Teamwork, safety, and sustainability at the core of how we work.
• Investments in people, processes, and technology-plus a clear Career Path System and training.

What You’ll Do

• Drive rolling mill automation-training, major failure troubleshooting, software backups, R&D, and continuous improvement.
• Modify and optimize PLC logic to support operations.
• Enhance HMIs for clarity, speed, and operator effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives to stabilize automation and remove delays tied to automated processes.
• Improve alarm reporting and functionality for operators and maintenance.
• Analyze asset performance (IBA/PDA) and implement improvements that stick.
• Recommend and deliver equipment modifications, renovations, and installations to advance performance.
• Support planning/scheduling for down-days and outages; participate in Failure Analysis and Annual Action Planning.
• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and leadership; report to the Maintenance General Foreman.

Tech StackPLC

• GE Innovation Series; RX3i
• Toshiba NV
• Siemens S7/TIA including S7-1516
• Allen-Bradley PLC
• GE Genius Block I/O networks

HMI/SCADA

• GE Cimplicity
• Ignition
• WIN CC
• Rockwell Automation

Electrical, Networks, Data

• IBA analytical tools and data acquisition
• Computer networking; Cisco switching/router configuration
• ABB low- and medium-voltage drives

Do you enjoy turning complex manufacturing challenges into reliable, elegant control solutions? Are you fluent in ladder logic and comfortable moving from a controls cabinet to a conference room in the same hour? Join Gerdau-the first North American steelmaker to earn B Corp Certification-where we produce steel bars with exceptionally low embodied carbon and push the boundaries of automation in a dynamic rolling mill environment., * BS in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing with PLC programming experience (Rockwell and Siemens ladder logic, including S7-1516).

• Strong grounding in AC/DC controls, motors, and drives.
• Ability to plan and execute electrical projects from design through maintenance while upholding operational and safety standards.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (Profibus and Profinet preferred).
• Skilled at diagnosing automation, communication, and HMI issues and applying durable corrective actions.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with data acquisition software (IBA/PDA preferred).
• Comfortable splitting time between office and field; able to translate operator needs into actionable automation changes.
• Detail-minded, inventive, and an effective communicator across operators, maintenance, and leadership., * PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Industrial and manufacturing engineering principles
• Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
• SCADA systems
• Machine vision programming
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Electrical schematic interpretation

Machines & Technologies

• Siemens
• Allen Bradley

Work Authorization

Gerdau will only employ those who are legally eligible to immediately work in the U.S. without any current or potentially need for future sponsorship.

Benefits That Start Early

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Health Advocate services
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career Path System and training