Manufacturing Engineer I, Premium Connections
Company: U. S. Steel Tubular Products
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
U. S. Steel Tubular Products delivers high?quality seamless pipe
that powers America’s energy market and supports multiple
industries across the USA. Backed by more than a century of
steelmaking and now part of the third largest steel company in the
world, U. S. Tubular Products represents a culture of innovation,
our team builds premium connections and partners with customers to
tackle their toughest challenges, keeping energy and industry
moving forward. We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Automation
Engineer at our Fairfield, Alabama plant to design, program, and
optimize automated manufacturing systems in a high-volume
industrial environment. The role requires deep experience in
robotics, PLC/HMI systems, and G-code CNC programming, with strong
knowledge of machining and cutting processes. Exposure to OCTG
premium connections, laser and optical measurement systems, and
Lean Six Sigma practices is a strong plus. Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy robotic cells, CNC automation, and
PLC?controlled systems. Program and debug PLCs, HMIs, and
industrial robots. Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC G?code
programs for OCTG threading operations. Support machine cutting
processes—including tooling selection, feeds/speeds, fixtures, and
workholding. Integrate sensors, vision systems, and laser/optical
metrology tools into manufacturing processes. Lead troubleshooting,
root?cause analysis, and continuous?improvement initiatives.
Provide hands?on support to production in a fast?paced, high?volume
manufacturing environment. Collaborate closely with operations,
maintenance, quality, and safety teams to ensure safe, capable, and
efficient processes. Requirements: Relevant experience, Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering preferred. 5 years of manufacturing
automation experience. Strong hands?on experience with robotics,
PLCs, and CNC G?code programming. Experience with machining and
industrial cutting processes. Industrial robotics programming
(Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar). PLC/HMI programming (Allen?Bradley,
Siemens). CNC G?code programming for lathes and mills; Siemens NX
CAM experience is a plus. Strong machining?process knowledge and
tooling optimization capability. Competence in metrology, SPC, and
process?capability analysis. Strong analytical and problem?solving
skills. Excellent organizing, planning, and execution discipline.
Effective communication and documentation abilities. Ability to
perform well in a fast?paced manufacturing environment.
Collaborative, team?oriented mindset. Continuous?improvement focus
with a drive for operational excellence. Preferred but Not Required
Experience: Exposure to OCTG premium connections. Experience with
laser and optical measurement systems. Lean Six Sigma training or
certification. Experience working with high?speed manufacturing
lines.
Keywords: U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Birmingham , Manufacturing Engineer I, Premium Connections, Engineering , Fairfield, Alabama
