Process Control Engineer
Steel Dynamics · Butler, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Steel Dynamics (metals) in Butler, IN. Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support manufacturing operations.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 336 live postings that list pay, out of 957 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live controls postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 82%
- PLC 68%
- Robotics 45%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
- New product launch 23%
- Root cause 23%
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Full description from Steel DynamicsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support manufacturing operations.
- ◆Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- ◆Support and troubleshoot interfaces between manufacturing equipment, business systems, and databases.
- ◆Monitor and maintain the reliability and performance of process control systems.
- ◆Participate in the planning, testing, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
- ◆Write and maintain technical documentation for developed systems and processes.
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- ✓Experience with Programming Languages (C#, VB .NET, Scripting).
- ✓Network Communications Programming (Client/Server).
- ✓Experience with database design, development, and management (SQL).
- ✓Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Able to participate in after-hours support and maintenance activities as needed.
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Steel Dynamics
Overview
Process Computer Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of hardware and software systems used to control and optimize steel manufacturing processes. Oversees the selection, installation, integration, and reliability of process control equipment and applications to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.
Preferred
- +Knowledge of the steel manufacturing process.
- +Hardware and Operating Systems knowledge .