Control Engineer (San Antonio)

Lead the automation and controls backbone of a continuous caster while developing the next generation of industrial electricians.

Please note this position is located

onsite in the Corpus Christi area

. We'd offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary
We are seeking a

Caster Controls Engineer

to provide technical leadership and hands-on troubleshooting support within a continuous casting operation. This role is critical to improving reliability, automation performance, and technical capability on the caster, while developing and mentoring a young electrical team.

You will serve as the

technical authority for caster controls and automation , working directly with equipment, Siemens PLC-based systems, and oscillation control logic. In addition to technical ownership, this role carries strong

people leadership responsibility , guiding and training a group of electricians with varying experience levels.

This is not a desk-only engineering role. Success requires curiosity, urgency, and comfort being in the middle of problems until they are solved.

Duties
Serve as the

primary controls and automation lead

for the caster operation
Troubleshoot and optimize

PLC-based control systems

(Siemens environment)
Modify and improve existing control programs to address process and reliability issues
Provide technical leadership for

oscillator controls and caster automation systems
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately

8 shift electricians , many early in their careers
Elevate troubleshooting skills and technical confidence across the electrical team
Drive problems to resolution through structured troubleshooting and hands-on involvement
Collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
Interface with contractors and vendors as needed to support upgrades and improvements
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing throughput and uptime

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
5–10+ years of relevant experience in a heavy industrial environment (steel, milling, paper, metals, etc.)
Automation or controls experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Strong troubleshooting skills with PLC-controlled systems

What We Offer
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.