Automation Level 2 Engineer

Coalesce Management Consulting is seeking a Level 2 Automation Engineer for their metals production team in Brandenburg, KY. The role involves developing and optimizing automation models for rolling mill operations, requiring expertise in mathematical process control and engineering physics. Candidates should have proven experience in Level 2 automation, data analytics skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Automation Level 2 Engineer – Rolling Mill Modelling (Metals Industry)

Location: Brandenburg, KY

Employment type: Permanent

We are seeking a Level 2 Automation Engineer with deep expertise in mathematical process control to join our client’s advanced metals production team. This role focuses on developing, refining, and commissioning Level 2 automation models that control rolling mill operations for multiple subprocesses.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop, calibrate, and optimise Level 2 automation models for rolling mills, focusing on accurate rolling theory and material property calculations.
• Apply engineering physics and mathematical modelling to predict forces, speeds, and process parameters across multiple rolling stages.
• Analyse and manage large data sets to improve model accuracy, working within existing data limitations.
• Collaborate with commissioning teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Work closely with OEMs to align control models with equipment performance.

Required Skills & Experience
• Proven Level 2 automation experience (metals/steel rolling mills experience is a plus)
• Strong theoretical knowledge and ability to apply engineering physics principles preferred.
• Experience with mathematical modelling and process simulation.
• Familiarity with OEM systems.
• Data analytics skills for process optimisation.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.

Preferred
• Commissioning and optimisation of rolling mill models in a production environment.
• Metals/steel rolling mills experience

This is a high-impact role for a technically strong engineer who can combine theoretical modelling with practical commissioning expertise. If you understand the physics of rolling, the mathematics of force calculation, and the data analytics behind it – we’d like to hear from you.