Associate IT Applications Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs • Burns Harbor, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology department currently has an opportunity in Applications Development onsite in the locations of Burns Harbor, Indiana or East Chicago, Indiana. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. offers challenging careers in Information Technology for people with leadership, technical, and interpersonal skills. Summary of Responsibilities Learn, support, and help maintain the PSImetals Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Assist in developing and configuring MES functionality, including custom logic, interfaces, and system extensions. Troubleshoot system issues by gathering information, analyzing logs, and working with senior team members to identify and implement long‑term fixes. Participate in testing activities, including functional tests, integration tests, and regression tests for MES enhancements and upgrades. Support ongoing system stability by monitoring MES jobs, interfaces, and data flows. Assist in integrating PSImetals components with databases, automation systems, and enterprise applications (e.g., ERP). Work closely with operations, process engineers, and IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into working capabilities. Help document technical processes, support procedures, and configuration details to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer. Develop foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes and how MES applications support operational execution. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent coursework demonstrating a strong technical foundation).
• Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills suitable for working with both technical and operations personnel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Classroom, project, or internship exposure to object‑oriented programming (e.g., C#, Java, or similar).
• Basic understanding of relational databases or SQL.
• Enthusiasm to learn complex manufacturing systems and support MES environments.
• Interest in troubleshooting technical issues and developing problem‑solving skills.
• Must work on‑site, 5 days per week, in a production‑focused environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Exposure to or project experience with manufacturing systems, or MES concepts (coursework or internship acceptable).
• Knowledge of software development practices such as version control (Git), Agile methodologies, or basic CI/CD concepts.
• Experience working with APIs, system integrations, or data exchange formats (REST, XML, JSON).
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages used in integration or system logic (e.g., C#, Java, Python).
• Understanding data structures, basic networking, or system architecture concepts.
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing, industrial technology, or real‑time systems.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and the ability to colla.

Responsibilities

• Learn, support, and help maintain the PSImetals Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Assist in developing and configuring MES functionality, including custom logic, interfaces, and system extensions.
• Troubleshoot system issues by gathering information, analyzing logs, and working with senior team members to identify and implement long‑term fixes.
• Participate in testing activities, including functional tests, integration tests, and regression tests for MES enhancements and upgrades.
• Support ongoing system stability by monitoring MES jobs, interfaces, and data flows.
• Assist in integrating PSImetals components with databases, automation systems, and enterprise applications (e.g., ERP).
• Work closely with operations, process engineers, and IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into working capabilities.
• Help document technical processes, support procedures, and configuration details to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer.
• Develop foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes and how MES applications support operational execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity
• health insurance
• retirement plan
• education assistance
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree