Maintenance Engineer
Nucor · Jewett, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Nucor (metals) in Jewett, TX.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $124k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 70 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 69 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $98k–$130k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 51%
- Team leadership 24%
- Automation 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
- ✓Two (2) plus years experience in manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Prior experience in the steel industry.
- ✓Demonstrated problem solving techniques and root cause identification.
- ✓Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Works or Inventor).
- ✓Demonstrated project management skills and experience; PMP certification is a plus.
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Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Texas
Location: Jewett, TX, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions
The role of the Maintenance Engineer includes, but is not limited to, providing technical support for maintenance and operations, designing, and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical components and systems, performing mechanical load ratings of various systems, designing and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems, designing and troubleshooting pumping systems, capital project management and assisting with set up of preventative and predictive maintenance programs by applying engineering principles and practices and demonstrating high level of project management leadership.
- •Design and implementation of new systems and modification of existing equipment.
- •Improve production and maintenance processes, keeping accurate documentation for all improvements in the area of responsibility.
- •Provide technical expertise with regard to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- •Failure analysis/troubleshooting.
- •Work in cooperation with other departments or teams.
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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.