Controls Engineer

Nucor Corporation
Cincinnati, OH
Job Details


Division: River Metals Recycling LLC


Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A


Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.


Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

About Us:

River Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America's leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World's Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor's success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

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Best Benefits in the Business:

  • Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
  • Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Company provided uniforms and PPE
  • Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
  • Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
  • Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Company matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase
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Position Summary:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs at Nucor. The Controls Engineer III is an advanced, independent technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, standardization, and long-term reliability of industrial automation and electrical control systems across Raw Materials Recycling Group facilities. This role sets the technical example, mentors developing engineers, and influences engineering standards, safety practices, and system-level decisions.

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

  • Demonstrate safety leadership through proactive hazard identification and engineered solutions.
  • Lead PLC and HMI programming using Rockwell Automation platforms including Studio 5000 and
    FactoryTalk View.
  • Design, review, and commission industrial control systems and automation architectures.
  • Lead control panel design efforts including layouts, component selection, wiring, and code
    compliance (NEC, UL508A, NFPA 70E).
  • Serve as the lead controls engineer on capital and operational improvement projects.
  • Design and troubleshoot industrial OT networks using Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex automation issues. Mentor Controls Engineers I-II, co-ops, and interns. Influence and help define division-level automation and electrical standards.
Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive industrial automation and controls experience.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell Automation platforms (PLC, HMI, VFDs).
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Experience with low- and medium-voltage motor control and power distribution systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel approximately 35% to support RMG facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in heavy industrial, recycling, mining, or metals environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E and electrical safety programs.
  • Industrial OT networking architecture experience.
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or equivalent.
Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: CincinnatiNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-04-15

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