Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Cold Mills

SMS group IncPittsburgh, PA
Onsite

About The Position

As a Level 1 Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class automation solutions for rolling mill installations across global markets, working within a collaborative engineering team at the forefront of metals industry technology. Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Hot Strip Mills and other applications in the metals industry. Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Tandem Cold Mills and other applications in the metals industry. Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role in metals or a similar industry
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA
  • Problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Logicad and/or Siemens TIA Portal preferred
  • Pickle Line and/or Rolling Mill process knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and implementation of Level 1 control systems based on project requirements, SMS standards and similar reference projects
  • Perform Level 1 control system programming based on the function descriptions for the equipment related to the project
  • Collaborate with project management, mechanical, and Level 2 engineering teams
  • Participate in integration testing of the control system before shipment to the job site
  • Conduct on site commissioning and startup of Level 1 control systems for new plant installations
  • Train customer personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Service existing systems remotely and on-site interfacing with internal engineers and resources from other groups and locations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • medical/dental/vision coverage
  • paid vacation
  • paid holiday time
  • 401k with a company match
  • training
  • a tuition reimbursement program
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