Process Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Location: Coatesville, PA
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for Process Control Engineer at our Coatesville, PA facility. The Process Control Engineer is part of the Maintenance, Environmental, and Utilities Division and is responsible for working directly with a large variety of computer and automation control systems responsible for steel processing models, mill event tracking, environmental compliance, quality, and production data collection and reporting.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Designs, programs, documents, and supports existing Level 1 (PLC and HMI) systems.
- Upgrades existing PLC hardware.
- Responsible for ensuring individual safety standards.
- Works with Application developers (Level 2) to improve data flow in and out of the PCs.
- Works with Networking and Security to ensure Level 1 equipment is properly networked.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of all Level 2 systems and addressing issues that may impact production or system reliability.
- Assist in training MTE’s to support process control equipment.
- Proactively handle quality and reliability issues.
- Work with vendors on products and performance issues while staying current with technology advancements in industrial control systems.
- Support environmental activity, continuous improvement, and corporate initiatives.
- Identify and manage activities necessary to maintain equipment to the tightest industry standards, enabling the production of the highest quality steel used in demanding applications.
- Communicate with outside departments within the plan and in other Cleveland-Cliffs facilities to ensure a continuous operational flow.
- Various other duties as needed to support the business.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience) in an engineering/computer related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of manufacturing or steel industry experience
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated, spanning from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, including stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.