Senior Process Control Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
Location: East Chicago, IN
Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Senior Process Automation Engineer. As a Senior Process Automation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced automation technology that supports the real-time control and monitoring of our steelmaking processes. You will apply your engineering and programming expertise to solve complex challenges, improve system reliability, and help advance our manufacturing operations. As you grow in this role, you will have opportunities to lead projects, expand your responsibilities, and prepare for future opportunities.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance software across various programming languages and hardware platforms
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation hardware and software to support production, new equipment, and process changes
- Develop and support process models involving chemical, metallurgical, and mechanical mill processes
- Administer operating systems and relational databases on workstations and servers
- Support new process control system installations and modernization projects
- Work with advanced measurement systems, including vision, thermal imaging, RFID/barcode, X-ray, nuclear gauges, and other specialized systems
- Support networking technologies, high-speed data transmission, and specialty interfaces
- Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues, manage technical projects, and identify system and process improvements
- Collaborate with vendors, Research and Development, and internal teams on technical initiatives and new technologies
- Provide regular project and priority updates
- Participate in occasional domestic and international travel to evaluate and transfer new technologies
- Other duties as needed to support the business
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited school
- Five (5)+ years of experience in software development, programming, process control, automation, system maintenance, or a related technical field
- Advanced skills in one or more technologies such as C, C#, Fortran, VB.NET, Java/JavaScript, C++, Python, Microsoft SQL, or Windows scripting
- Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot complex programming logic
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a self-directed team environment
- Ability to work a typical Monday - Friday schedule with rotational weekend and on-call support as needed for our 24/7 operations
- Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eight (8)+ years of relevant experience
- Experience working in a large industrial or manufacturing facility
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, 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.