Process Control Engineer

Job ID: R12322
Job Title: Process Control Engineer
City,State: Butler, PA, US
Job Family: Steel Operations
Posted On: March 19, 2026

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Job Description

Location: Butler, PA

Cleveland-Cliffs, Butler Works, has an immediate opening for a Process Control Engineer. The Process Control Engineer will be responsible for supporting and developing new and existing applications and programs in our Finishing Division. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and thrive in a complex environment.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support existing Automation Systems on operational units.

  • Design and implement Automation System upgrades on new and existing units.

  • Interact with multiple departments to implement process changes and commission new units.

  • Analyze problems to find root causes involving user contact occasionally to diagnose the problem.

  • Be willing to respond to troubleshoot calls on a 24/7 basis.

  • Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

  • Experience with DC drives (Powerflex, ABB, Sinamics, or Reliance) and large DC motors

  • Experience in PLC programming (ControlLogix, TIA Portal, or Automax).

  • Experience with SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Ignition, WinCC)

  • Experience with Trending systems (iba)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of industrial automation experience.

  • Administration of Windows PCs.

  • Knowledge of control theory (PID and PI control)

  • Project Management Experience.

  • Knowledge of Continuous Processing lines.

  • Knowledge of Rolling Theory.

  • Strong background in mathematics

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 from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to 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 careers@clevelandcliffs.com 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.

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