Gerdau S.A.

Industrial Automation Engineer (Controls)

Gerdau S.A.$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years in industrial automation controls and object-oriented software development
  • CapEx project experience
  • Experience in heavy manufacturing industry (steel, power, etc.)
  • Familiarity with iBA software is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in programming languages like VB.Net, C#, Python, and SCADA
  • Intermediate SQL Server knowledge for data extraction and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize manufacturing control system software for production goals
  • Implement and maintain data acquisition systems for real-time analytics
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineers on system challenges
  • Provide technical support and training for maintenance teams
  • Manage projects and contractors for timely execution
  • Propose and implement innovative automation solutions

Benefits

  • Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
  • 401(k) with 100% Match up to 6%
  • Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Path & Professional Development
Full Job Description
Industrial Automation Engineer (Controls) - Level II

Cartersville, GA | Relocation Assistance Available (Within U.S. only)

About the Role

We are seeking an Industrial Controls Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing team and play a critical role in advancing industrial automation and data-driven process improvements. This position blends hands-on control system engineering with data acquisition and analytics, ensuring our heavy manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently, and intelligently.

You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team that values integrity, ownership, and innovation, while driving solutions that enhance steelmaking and other heavy industry processes. Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we expect every team member to lead by example in upholding our standards.

What We Offer
  • Competitive pay and annual bonus
  • Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
  • 401(k) with 100% Match up to 6%
  • Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Path & Professional Development


What You'll Do
  • Develop, modify, and optimize manufacturing control system software to meet evolving production goals.
  • Implement and maintain data acquisition systems (iBA software preferred) to support real-time analytics. Ability to develop and maintain dashboards and reports by integrating data from sources such as SQL Server, industrial historians, and data lakes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues, ensuring stability and uptime.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to solve interconnected system challenges.
  • Provide technical support and training for maintenance teams.
  • Manage projects and contractors, ensuring timely and safe execution.
  • Propose and implement innovative automation and data solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.


Qualifications
  • Education:
    • BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience:
    • 3+ years in industrial automation controls and object-oriented software development
    • CapEx project experience
    • Heavy manufacturing industry background (steel, power, pulp & paper, chemical, raw materials)
    • iBA software experience strongly preferred
  • Technical Skills:
    • Programming: VB.Net, HTML, C, C#, Python, SCADA
    • Databases: Microsoft SQL, Oracle.
    • Intermediate understanding of SQL Server, with the ability to write queries involving joins, aggregations, and subqueries to extract and analyze operational and time-series data.
    • OPC UA for industrial integration and familiarity with data flow from PLC/SCADA systems into historians or databases.
    • HMI Platforms: Ignition, Wonderware, Simotion, iFix
    • Industrial Communications: Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus
    • Networking fundamentals, server management, and virtual machine hosting
    • Power BI


Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a global leader in manufacturing with a strong commitment to innovation and safety.
  • Work on cutting-edge automation and data analytics projects that directly impact production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with a team that values honesty, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you're passionate about industrial automation, data analytics, and driving innovation in heavy manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of steelmaking and industrial processes!

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About Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Learn more about Gerdau S.A.
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$43.8 billion

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