About this role
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose Controls Engineer - Level I Join Gerdau and help drive the future of steel manufacturing through automation, controls, and process improvement. In this role, you'll work on a highly automated rolling mill environment, leading projects that improve equipment reliability, production throughput, and operational performance. This is an opportunity to own meaningful automation initiatives while working alongside operations, maintenance, and engineering teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Why Join Gerdau? Annual bonus opportunity 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one Tuition reimbursement Paid parental leave Career development and advancement opportunities What You'll Do Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems Support and improve HMI applications used by production and maintenance teams Lead automation projects that improve reliability, safety, and productivity Troubleshoot electrical, controls, networking, and communication issues Develop and implement process improvements that reduce downtime and increase throughput Analyze equipment performance and recommend automation improvements Participate in major outages, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with operators, maintenance personnel, and leadership teams to solve complex operational challenges What We're Looking For Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent automation experience 3+ years of manufacturing automation or controls experience Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, and control circuits Ability to troubleshoot automation, communication, and HMI-related issues Strong communication and problem-solving skills Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements Preferred: Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC experience HMI development experience Industrial networking experience Experience with drives, instrumentation, and process automation Experience in steel, metals, paper, chemical, mining, or other heavy manufacturing environments Technologies You May Work With Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs Siemens S7 / TIA Portal Ignition GE Cimplicity Industrial Ethernet Networks ABB Drives IBA Process Data Systems The Impact You'll Make You will play a key role in improving automation reliability, reducing downtime, increasing production efficiency, and supporting the long-term modernization of one of North America's leading steel manufacturers. Keywords: BSEE, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engine er, Controls Engineer, Process Engineer, automation, programming, control systems, PLC, HMI, SCADA, hydraulics, pneumatics, AC/CD, drives, motors, steel, metals, manufacturing Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com